For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,177 students in Kanab, UT.
The top ranked public schools in Kanab, UT are Kanab School, Kanab Middle School and Big Water High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanab, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Kanab have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kanab, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kanab School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 W 100 N
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2329
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2329
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Kanab Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 S Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Grades: 7-8
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Big Water High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Kanab High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 E Cowboy Dr
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5821
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Big Water School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kanab Cte Center
Vocational School
41 West 100 North
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-6112
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-6112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Preschool
Special Education School
746 S 175 E
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2555
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2555
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Kanab, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caviat - Swatc Campus High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
733 South Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741
(928) 645-2737
Kanab, UT 84741
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kanab, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Kanab, UT include Kanab School, Kanab Middle School and Big Water High School.
How many public schools are located in Kanab?
7 public schools are located in Kanab.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanab?
Kanab public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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