Public schools in South Jordan, UT
20 open public schools with an address in South Jordan, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,106
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
5
6 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of South Jordan public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in South Jordan, UT: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,106 students, an average of 805 per school. The largest campus is Bingham High (2,461 students), and the largest elementary school is Aspen Elementary (901).
Jordan District operates the most schools here (15), plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 20.5:1, 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 5 charter schools, 6 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 17% 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 South Jordan
Jordan District
Public school district
15 schools in South Jordan · 70 total
American Academy of Innovation
Independent charter agency
1 school in South Jordan
Early Light Academy at Daybreak
Independent charter agency
1 school in South Jordan
Hawthorn Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in South Jordan · 2 total
Mountain West Montessori Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in South Jordan
Paradigm High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in South Jordan
Elementary schools in South Jordan
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Elementary Jordan District | KG–06 | 901 | 19.9:1 | |
| Daybreak School Jordan District | KG–06 | 701 | 19.5:1 | |
| Eastlake School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 792 | 20.2:1 | |
| Elk Meadows School Jordan District | KG–06 | 580 | 21.1:1 | |
| Golden Fields School Jordan District | KG–06 | 854 | 20.7:1 | |
| Hawthorn Academy South Jordan Hawthorn Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 621 | 20:1 | |
| Jordan Ridge School Jordan District | KG–06 | 637 | 22.1:1 | |
| Monte Vista School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 783 | 19.8:1 | |
| Rivers Edge School Jordan District · Special Education School | KG–08 | 13 | 2.1:1 | |
| South Jordan School Jordan District | KG–06 | 863 | 21.6:1 | |
| Welby School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 701 | 22.6:1 |
Middle schools in South Jordan
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Ridge Middle Jordan District · Magnet | 07–09 | 1,151 | 23.3:1 | |
| Mountain Creek Middle School Jordan District · Magnet | 07–09 | 1,313 | 23.9:1 | |
| South Jordan Middle Jordan District · Magnet | 07–09 | 1,182 | 23.4:1 |
High schools in South Jordan
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Innovation American Academy of Innovation · Charter | 06–12 | 373 | 18.3:1 | |
| Bingham High Jordan District | 10–12 | 2,461 | 25:1 | |
| Paradigm High School Paradigm High School · Charter | 07–12 | 361 | 17.1:1 | |
| Valley High School Jordan District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 347 | 14.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in South Jordan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Light Academy at Daybreak Early Light Academy at Daybreak · Charter | KG–09 | 1,022 | 20.5:1 | |
| Mountain West Montessori Academy Mountain West Montessori Academy · Charter | KG–09 | 450 | 20.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 South Jordan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,106 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Jordan
How many public schools are in South Jordan, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in South Jordan: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 16,106 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Jordan?
Schools with an address in South Jordan belong to 6 education agencies, led by Jordan District (15 schools), American Academy of Innovation (1 school), Early Light Academy at Daybreak (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 South Jordan?
Bingham High reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Jordan, with 2,461 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Jordan?
Yes. 5 of the 20 public schools in South Jordan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American Academy of Innovation, Early Light Academy at Daybreak, Hawthorn Academy South Jordan. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Jordan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Jordan public schools is 20.5:1, 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 South Jordan 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