For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,506 students in Moab, UT (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Moab, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Moab, UT are Grand County High School, Helen M. Knight School and Moab Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moab, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Moab have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moab, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 S 400 E
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-8931
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-8931
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Helen M. Knight School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Mivida Dr
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7350
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7350
Gr: K-6 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Moab Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
358 E 300 S
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-2277
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-2277
Gr: K-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Grand County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
439 S 100 E
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7158
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7158
Gr: 7-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
C R Sundwall Center
Special Education School
190 E 100 N
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-5628
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-5628
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Moab, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Education Center (Alt High School) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
608 South 400 East
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-2293
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-2293
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moab, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Moab, UT include Grand County High School, Helen M. Knight School and Moab Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Moab?
5 public schools are located in Moab.
What percentage of students in Moab go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Moab are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moab?
Moab public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Moab are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Moab include: Helen M. Knight School vs. Moab Charter School, Moab Charter School vs. Helen M. Knight School
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