Best Emery County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,466 students in Emery County, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Emery County, UT are Ferron School, Cottonwood School and Cleveland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emery County, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emery County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Emery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferron School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 W Mill Rd
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2383
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55 E 200 S, 55 East 200 South
Orangeville, UT 84537
(435) 748-2481
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 S 100 W, 30 South 100 West
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Huntington School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
90 E 100 N
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-9954
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
San Rafael Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 W 500 S, 420 West 500 Sout
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Castle Dale School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
195 E 600 N, 195 East 600 Nort
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-5221
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Canyon View Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Canyon Rd, 550 North 400 West
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-2265
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Book Cliff School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 S Solomon Street, 205 S So
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-8102
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Emery County, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Emery County, UT include Ferron School, Cottonwood School and Cleveland School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emery County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Emery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emery County?
Emery County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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