For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 563 students in Kanab, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kanab, UT are Kanab School and Big Water School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanab, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kanab have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Kanab, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kanab School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 W 100 N
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2329
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2329
Gr: K-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Big Water School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Gr: K-6 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Kanab, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kanab, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kanab, UT include Kanab School and Big Water School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kanab?
2 public elementary schools are located in Kanab.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanab?
Kanab public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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