For the 2025 school year, there are 14 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,455 students in Utah.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Utah are Crimson View School, Ensign School and Beacon Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Utah (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crimson View School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2835 East 2000 South
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Ensign School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 - 12th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Beacon Heights School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 S 2500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Upland Terrace School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 S 2860 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
293 E Pages Ln
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 402-1500
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 402-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Soldier Hollow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3444 West 3000 South
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #77.
Lewiston School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 S 200 E
Lewiston, UT 84320
(435) 258-2923
Lewiston, UT 84320
(435) 258-2923
Grades: PK-6
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 S Center
Hyrum, UT 84319
(435) 245-6442
Hyrum, UT 84319
(435) 245-6442
Grades: PK-6
| 538 students
Rank: #99.
Mapleton School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 W Maple
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-2850
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-2850
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #1010.
Cleveland School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 S 100 W, 30 South 100 West
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #1111.
Central School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 N 400 E
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8104
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8104
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
Rank: #1212.
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4230 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Rank: #1313.
Paradise Canyon
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1795 W 1230 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-8978
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-8978
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1414.
Granger School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3702 S 1950 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
Grades: PK-6
| 671 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Utah?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Utah include Crimson View School, Ensign School and Beacon Heights School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Utah?
14 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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