For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,292 students in Blanding, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blanding, UT are Blanding School, Albert R. Lyman Middle School and San Juan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blanding, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blanding have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Blanding, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Albert R. Lyman Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
San Juan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Blanding, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
244 West Old Ruin Rd
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Gr: 7-12
200 N Main Street
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Blanding, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blanding, UT include Blanding School, Albert R. Lyman Middle School and San Juan High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blanding?
3 public elementary schools are located in Blanding.
What is the racial composition of students in Blanding?
Blanding public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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