Public schools in Magna, UT
9 open public schools with an address in Magna, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,875
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Magna public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Magna, UT: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,875 students, an average of 859 per school. The largest campus is Cyprus High (2,762 students), and the largest elementary school is Elk Run Elementary (714).
Granite District operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 20.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 47% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Magna
Elementary schools in Magna
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills School Granite District · Magnet | PK–06 | 432 | 21.1:1 | |
| Elk Run Elementary Granite District | PK–06 | 714 | 24:1 | |
| Lake Ridge School Granite District | PK–06 | 410 | 23.4:1 | |
| Magna STEAM Academy Granite District | PK–06 | 549 | 24.4:1 | |
| Pleasant Green School Granite District | PK–06 | 482 | 23.5:1 |
Middle schools in Magna
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockbank STEM Junior High School Granite District | 07–09 | — | — | |
| Scott M Matheson Jr High Granite District | 07–08 | 1,051 | 25.4:1 |
High schools in Magna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus High Granite District | 09–12 | 2,762 | 26:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Magna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entheos Academy Magna Entheos Academy · Charter | KG–09 | 475 | 19:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.2%
- Hispanic49.6%
- Black2.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.6%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Magna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,875 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Magna
How many public schools are in Magna, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Magna: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,875 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Magna?
Schools with an address in Magna belong to 2 education agencies, led by Granite District (8 schools), Entheos Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Magna?
Cyprus High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Magna, with 2,762 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Magna?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Magna are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Entheos Academy Magna. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Magna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Magna public schools is 23.8:1, higher than the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Magna guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Utah cities