Utah is the #31 largest school system in the United States, serving 681,035 students across the 1,111 public schools for the 2025-26 school year (there are , serving 22,272 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 29%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 22:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Utah (2025-26)
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 W Ste. 110
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
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This State (UT)
# Schools
1,111 Schools
# Students
681,035 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
State Average (UT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
Graduation Rate
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
# American Indian Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
# Asian Students
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
2%
# Hispanic Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
# Black Students
8,999 Students
% Black Students
1%
# White Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
71%
# Hawaiian Students
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
# Two or more races Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$7,309 MM
Spending
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,732
Spending / Student
$10,829
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="list-title center">Best Utah Public Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: Daybreak (7 schools), Glendale (6 schools), Rose Park (6 schools), Sugar House (6 schools), Canyon Rim (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
1,111 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 29%, 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, Lake View School vs. Promontory School Of Expeditionary Learning, Parkside Elementary School vs. Orem School
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