For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,456 students in San Juan County, UT.
The top-ranked public preschools in San Juan County, UT are Monticello School, Blanding School and Bluff School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Juan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
197 N 200 W, 197 N 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Blanding School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S 100 W
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Bluff School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Main
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Montezuma Creek School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1470 East Highway 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Tse'bii'nidzisgai School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 W Medical Dr
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
885 E Highway 46
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
Gr: PK-3 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in San Juan County, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in San Juan County, UT include Monticello School, Blanding School and Bluff School.
How many public preschools are located in San Juan County?
6 public preschools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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