Top 10 Best San Juan County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 Monticello School, Lake Powell 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 40% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
197 N 200 W, 197 N 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Powell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Blanding School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S 100 W
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Albert R. Lyman Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
San Juan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Bluff School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Black Locust Ave
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Rank: #77.
La Sal School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
885 E Highway 46
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
Grades: PK-3
| 10 students
Rank: #88.
Montezuma Creek School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1466 Hwy 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #99.
Tse'bii'nidzisgai School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Medical Dr, Po Box 36044
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Highway 162 San Juan Coun
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 651-3271
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Juan County, UT

San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
244 West Old Ruin Rd
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
P O Box 5120
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2325
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
Us Hwy 163
Mexican Hat, UT 84531
(435) 678-1286
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
200 N Main Street
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

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 Monticello School, Lake Powell 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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