For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 792 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 35% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gunnison, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gunnison Valley School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 S 100 E, 550 S 100 E
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Gunnison Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
271 E 600 S, 271 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
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