For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 846 students in Gunnison, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison, UT are Gunnison Valley School and Gunnison Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gunnison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gunnison, UT (2026-27)
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 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison, UT include Gunnison Valley School and Gunnison Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gunnison?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gunnison.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnison?
Gunnison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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