For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,456 students in San Juan County, UT.
The top ranked public preschools in San Juan County, UT are Monticello School, Blanding School and Bluff School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Juan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 preschools in San Juan County, UT?
The top ranked public preschools in San Juan County, UT include Monticello School, Blanding School and Bluff School.
How many public preschools are located in San Juan County?
6 public preschools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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