Washington Elementary School, Salt Lake City

The short answer

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school serving preschool and grades K to 6 in the Salt Lake City School District, just northwest of downtown near the Marmalade and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. It carries a 4 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, though its recent testing is solid for the area at roughly 42 percent proficient in math and 32 percent in reading. Washington is a Title I school with a student-teacher ratio near 17 to 1. Under the current feeder pattern, most Washington addresses move on to Bryant Middle School and then West High School. Confirm any specific address on the district boundary tool.

Washington Elementary, 420 N 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Salt Lake City School District.

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How good is Washington Elementary?

Washington earns a 4 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, but the recent testing is a bright spot: about 42 percent of students scored proficient in math and 32 percent in reading, ahead of many schools nearby. Washington is a Title I school serving a close-knit community just off downtown, with a student-teacher ratio near 17 to 1, right at the district average. Its location, within walking distance of Capitol Hill and the Marmalade branch library, gives it a small, urban-neighborhood feel that many families here appreciate.

Where Washington Elementary feeds

Elementary schools matter for the early years, but families usually want the whole path. Under the current Salt Lake City School District pattern, the progression runs:

• Elementary: Washington Elementary, preschool and grades K to 6
• Middle: Bryant Middle School, the Salt Lake Center for Science Education, grades 7 to 8
• High: West High School, grades 9 to 12

Bryant also sends students toward East High from some boundaries, and lines shift over time, so confirm your exact address before you rely on a feeder. The Salt Lake City School District boundary tool checks any specific address. You can also explore the wider market on our Salt Lake City area page.

Homes in the Washington Elementary boundary

The Washington boundary covers the pocket just northwest of downtown, including parts of Marmalade and the western slope of Capitol Hill, along with flatter ground toward the rail corridor. This is one of the more walkable, historic corners of the city, so the housing stock ranges from restored Victorians and cottages to newer townhomes and condos. As of July 2026, active listings in the area generally run:

• Entry level: condos and townhomes from the high $300,000s
• Typical: single-family homes in the $500,000s to $700,000s
• Upper end: restored historic homes with downtown views into the $800,000s and above

The premium here is for walkability and character close to the city center, though the boundary also includes more attainable pockets. Prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot.

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A local broker’s take

If schools are guiding your search, Washington is a compelling option for buyers who want a walkable, urban lifestyle near downtown and a small neighborhood school with solid recent scores. The trade-off is price: the best-preserved Marmalade and Capitol Hill homes carry a premium, so it pays to move quickly and know the boundary. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer, since a boundary line can matter as much as the house.

Explore the wider market on our Salt Lake City area page, or read up on the middle school on our Bryant Middle guide.

Enrolling and location

Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Salt Lake City School District. Because the district has been reshaping boundaries, confirm the current assignment for any address you are considering.

When you are ready to find a home in the Washington Elementary area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.

Sources: GreatSchools, SchoolDigger, Niche, U.S. News and World Report, and the Salt Lake City School District. School data reflects the most recent published figures for the 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 school years. Price ranges reflect active listings as of July 2026 and change over time. Feeder assignments can vary by address and the district is in an active boundary review, so verify with the Salt Lake City School District before you rely on a feeder.