For the 2026 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,014 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 preschools in Utah are Crimson View School, Ensign School and Beacon Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Utah (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crimson View School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2835 East 2000 South
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ensign School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 - 12th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Beacon Heights School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 S 2500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Upland Terrace School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 S 2860 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
River Heights School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
780 E 600 S
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-4948
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-4948
Gr: PK-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Soldier Hollow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3444 West 3000 South
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Lewiston School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 S 200 E
Lewiston, UT 84320
(435) 258-2923
Lewiston, UT 84320
(435) 258-2923
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Taylor School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
293 E Pages Ln
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 402-1500
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 402-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Mapleton School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 W Maple
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-2850
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-2850
Gr: PK-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Cleveland School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 S 100 W, 30 South 100 West
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Central School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 N 400 E
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8104
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8104
Gr: PK-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Paradise Canyon
(Math: 39% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1795 W 1230 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-8978
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-8978
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Granger School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3702 S 1950 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
Gr: PK-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Utah?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Utah include Crimson View School, Ensign School and Beacon Heights School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Utah?
13 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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