For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,313 students in San Juan County, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, UT are Lake Powell School, Monticello School and Blanding School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Juan County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Powell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Monticello School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
197 N 200 W, 197 N 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Blanding School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S 100 W
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Albert R. Lyman Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
San Juan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Bluff School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Black Locust Ave
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Montezuma Creek School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1466 Hwy 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Tse'bii'nidzisgai School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Medical Dr, Po Box 36044
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
East Highway 162 San Juan Coun
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 651-3271
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 651-3271
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
885 E Highway 46
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
Gr: PK-3 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
244 West Old Ruin Rd
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Gr: 7-12
P O Box 5120
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2325
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2325
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Us Hwy 163
Mexican Hat, UT 84531
(435) 678-1286
Mexican Hat, UT 84531
(435) 678-1286
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 233:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
200 N Main Street
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, UT include Lake Powell School, Monticello School and Blanding School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Juan County?
10 public elementary schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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