Utah is the #31 largest school system in the United States, serving 684,633 students across the 1,108 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are 179 private schools, serving 22,596 students). 97% of all K-12 students in Utah attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Utah is 40%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 43%.
The top-ranked public schools in Utah are Sunrise School, Cottonwood School, and Utah County Academy Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 31%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 22:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Utah (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Sunrise School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1520 E 11265 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9550
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9550
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
5205 Holladay Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Rank: #33.
Utah County Academy Of Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
940 W 800 S
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
Rank: #44.
Howard R. Driggs School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
4340 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Rank: #55.
Old Mill School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1600 E 980 S
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 657-3130
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 657-3130
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Crimson View School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2835 East 2000 South
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Highland School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
10865 N 6000 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8710
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8710
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Peruvian Park School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1545 E 8425 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9100
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9100
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Eastwood School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3305 Wasatch Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Intech Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: 7-12
1301 N 600 West Ste 110
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Overview
This State (UT)
US
# Schools
1,108 Schools
100,525 Schools
# Students
684,633 Students
49,339,277 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
31,428 Teachers
3,180,552 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (UT)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
6,191 Students
466,525 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11,576 Students
2,807,520 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
146,752 Students
14,955,622 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
30%
# Black Students
9,152 Students
7,274,090 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
473,685 Students
21,014,271 Students
% White Students
69%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
11,165 Students
196,971 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26,022 Students
2,588,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (UT)
Total Revenue (24-25)
$7,309 MM
Spending (24-25)
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student (24-25)
$10,676
Spending / Student (24-25)
$10,772
Best Utah Public Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Daybreak (7 schools), Glendale (6 schools), Rose Park (6 schools), Sugar House (6 schools), Canyon Rim (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Utah?
The top-ranked public schools in Utah include Sunrise School, Cottonwood School, and Utah County Academy Of Science.
How many public schools are located in Utah?
1,108 public schools are located in Utah.
What percentage of students in Utah go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Utah attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Minority enrollment in Utah is 31%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Utah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Utah include: Helen M. Knight School vs. Moab Charter School, Moab Charter School vs. Helen M. Knight School, Bear River High School vs. Box Elder High School
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