For the 2026 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public high schools serving 1,730 students in Utah.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Utah are Lakeridge Jr High School and Walden School Of Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Utah blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walden School Of Liberal Arts, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Utah (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeridge Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
951 S 400 W
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Gr: 7-9 | 1,344 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4230 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Gr: K-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Utah?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Utah include Lakeridge Jr High School and Walden School Of Liberal Arts.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Utah?
2 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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