For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,499 students in Kane County, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Kane County, UT are Valley High School, Kanab School and Big Water High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kane County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Kane County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kane County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 N Center, 150 N Center
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2278
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2278
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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: #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
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Valley School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E State, 110 E State
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2277
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2277
Gr: K-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Kanab Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
690 S Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Gr: 7-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 11-12
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
Gr: PK | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Kane County 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 schools in Kane County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Kane County, UT include Valley High School, Kanab School and Big Water High School.
How many public schools are located in Kane County?
9 public schools are located in Kane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kane County?
Kane County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kane County include: Valley High School vs. Kanab High School, Kanab High School vs. Valley High School
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