For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,124 students in Gunnison, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Gunnison, UT are Gunnison Valley School, Gunnison Valley Middle School and Gunnison Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gunnison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gunnison, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gunnison Valley School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 S 100 E, 550 S 100 E
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gunnison Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
271 E 600 S, 271 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Gunnison Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gunnison, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Gunnison, UT include Gunnison Valley School, Gunnison Valley Middle School and Gunnison Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Gunnison?
3 public schools are located in Gunnison.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnison?
Gunnison public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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