Best Public Schools in Tooele, UT

Tooele, Utah, has 14 schools serving about 9,299 students across elementary, middle, high, and alternative programs. The schools serve grades from elementary through high school, including two traditional middle schools, one traditional high school, nine elementary schools, and two alternative schools. Most are part of the Tooele District, which ranks in the 20th percentile statewide; Scholar Academy is associated with a separate district ranking in the 4th percentile. Overall performance varies considerably, so families should consider attendance, test results, grade level, and the type of program when comparing schools.

Middle Canyon School is the strongest overall elementary option in the available data, ranking in the 46th statewide percentile, with strong Grade 3 math and English results and chronic absenteeism of 16.7%. Old Mill School is another dependable choice, ranking in the 33rd percentile and performing above the district average in every reported 2025–2026 subject and grade. Among middle schools, Clarke N. Johnsen Junior High generally outperforms Tooele Junior High and has exceptionally low reported chronic absenteeism, while Tooele Junior High’s Grade 8 math is a relative strength. Grade 6 math is a notable challenge at several elementary schools, especially Sterling School, Overlake School, and Northlake School.

Tooele High has a graduation rate above the district average and comparatively strong Grade 10 math, though its overall ranking and attendance indicators remain concerns. Alternative programs require careful interpretation: Blue Peak High reports an 87.8% graduation rate but the area’s highest chronic absenteeism, while Digital Education Center has much lower graduation and higher dropout rates. Across the city, chronic absenteeism averages about 27%, above the state rate, making attendance one of the clearest priorities. Parents should also treat suppressed scores and reported ranges as estimates rather than exact results, particularly at West School and some alternative schools.