For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,323 students in Garfield County, UT (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Garfield County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Garfield County, UT are Boulder School, Antimony School and Panguitch School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garfield County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boulder School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 N 200 E, 50 Sch House Ln
Boulder, UT 84716
(435) 335-7322
Boulder, UT 84716
(435) 335-7322
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Antimony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 N Highway 22, 140 N Hwy 22
Antimony, UT 84712
(435) 624-3221
Antimony, UT 84712
(435) 624-3221
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Panguitch School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 S 100 W, 110 S 100 W
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8847
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8847
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Panguitch Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 S 400 E, 75 S 400 E
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8225
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8225
Grades: 7-8
| 68 students
Rank: #55.
Escalante High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Highway 12, 800 East Hwy
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
Escalante School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 N 300 E, 50 N 300 E
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4247
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4247
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #77.
Panguitch High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 E 100 S, 390 E 100 S
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #88.
Bryce Valley School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Center, 500 W Center
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8619
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8619
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
Rank: #99.
Bryce Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 W Bryce Way, 721 W Bryce W
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
145 East Center
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garfield County, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Garfield County, UT include Boulder School, Antimony School and Panguitch School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield County, UT?
10 public schools are located in Garfield County, UT.
What percentage of students in Garfield County, UT go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Garfield County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County, UT?
Garfield County, UT public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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