For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 8,300 students in 84720, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 84720, UT are Iron Springs School, Cedar Middle School and Cedar North School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 84720 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 84720, UT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84720, UT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iron Springs School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 N 4050 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2215 West Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar North School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 W 200 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Grades: K-12
| 4,769 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar South School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 W 400 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar East School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 E College Ave
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
84720, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2215 Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Grades: 7-8
| 1,089 students
Foothill High - Detention (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Foothill High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
121 North 1550 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
6484 North 2300 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 84720, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 84720, UT include Iron Springs School, Cedar Middle School and Cedar North School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 84720?
6 public elementary schools are located in 84720.
What is the racial composition of students in 84720?
84720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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