Utah is the #31 largest school system in the United States, serving 675,973 students across the 1,106 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 181 private schools, serving 22,305 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 31%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 22:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Utah (2026-27)
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 West Ste 110
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Overview
This State (UT)
US
# Schools
1,106 Schools
100,275 Schools
# Students
675,973 Students
49,273,202 Students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
# Teachers
31,391 Teachers
3,176,873 Teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (UT)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Graduation Rate
88.3%
87%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
6,187 Students
465,608 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Asian Students
11,550 Students
2,805,329 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
146,328 Students
14,933,117 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Black Students
9,146 Students
7,261,590 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
465,573 Students
20,989,063 Students
% White Students
69%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
11,154 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
# Two or more races Students
25,945 Students
2,585,768 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (UT)
Statewide Total Revenue
$8,736 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Statewide Total Spending
$8,602 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,924
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,726
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Utah Public Schools by County (2026-27)
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, Cottonwood School, and Utah County Academy Of Science.
How many public schools are located in Utah?
1,106 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 31%, 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: Lake View School vs. Promontory School Of Expeditionary Learning, Helen M. Knight School vs. Moab Charter School, Moab Charter School vs. Helen M. Knight School
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