Public schools in Murray, UT
13 open public schools with an address in Murray, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,568
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Murray public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Murray, UT: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,568 students, an average of 582 per school. The largest campus is Utah Virtual Academy (1,890 students), and the largest elementary school is Horizon School (664).
Murray District operates the most schools here (12), 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 20.8:1, similar to 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, 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% 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 Murray
Elementary schools in Murray
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant School Murray District | KG–06 | 322 | 20.8:1 | |
| Horizon School Murray District · Magnet | KG–06 | 664 | 20.8:1 | |
| Liberty School Murray District | KG–06 | 244 | 16.8:1 | |
| Longview School Murray District | KG–06 | 323 | 19.6:1 | |
| Mcmillan School Murray District · Magnet | KG–06 | 417 | 21.9:1 | |
| Parkside School Murray District | KG–06 | 454 | 17.8:1 | |
| Viewmont School Murray District | KG–06 | 433 | 19.2:1 |
Middle schools in Murray
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Jr High Murray District | 07–09 | 696 | 21.8:1 | |
| Riverview Jr High Murray District | 07–09 | 614 | 21.8:1 |
High schools in Murray
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Adult Transition Murray District · Special Education School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Murray High Murray District | 10–12 | 1,364 | 21.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Murray
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center Murray District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 147 | 73.5:1 | |
| Utah Virtual Academy Utah Virtual Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,890 | 20.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.9%
- Hispanic25.1%
- Black3.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Murray schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,568 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Murray
How many public schools are in Murray, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Murray: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,568 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Murray?
Schools with an address in Murray belong to 2 education agencies, led by Murray District (12 schools), Utah Virtual 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 Murray?
Murray High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Murray, with 1,364 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Murray?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Murray are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Utah Virtual Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Murray schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Murray public schools is 20.8:1, similar to 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 Murray 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