Utah is the #31 largest school system in the United States, serving 681,035 students across the 1,112 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are 186 private schools, serving 22,501 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 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 43%.
The top-ranked public schools in Utah are Sunrise School, Peruvian Park School, and Cottonwood School. 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Sunrise School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (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.
Peruvian Park School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1545 E 8425 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9100
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9100
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (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: #44.
Howard R. Driggs School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (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: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (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: #66.
Cedar Ridge School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
4501 W Cedar Hills Dr
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8103
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8103
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crimson View School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 73% (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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Highland School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 73% (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: #99.
Utah County Academy Of Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (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: #1010.
Willow Canyon School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
9650 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9625
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9625
Overview
This State (UT)
# Schools
1,112 Schools
# Students
681,035 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (UT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
Students by Ethnicity:
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
State Revenue and Spending
This State (UT)
Total Revenue (22-23)
$7,309 MM
Spending (22-23)
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student (22-23)
$10,732
Spending / Student (22-23)
$10,829
Best Utah Public Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Daybreak (7 schools), Glendale (6 schools), Rose Park (6 schools), Sugar House (6 schools), Canyon Rim (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Utah?
The top-ranked public schools in Utah include Sunrise School, Peruvian Park School, and Cottonwood School.
How many public schools are located in Utah?
1,112 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, Moab Charter School vs. Helen M. Knight School, Bear River High School vs. Box Elder High School
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