Top Rankings
San Juan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,873 students in San Juan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in San Juan School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
2,873 Students
675,973 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
31,391 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Juan School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
45%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.7%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.48
% American Indian
54%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
36%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,350 is higher than the state median of $12,924. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,049 is higher than the state median of $12,726. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$8,736 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$8,602 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,350
$12,924
Spending / Student
$19,049
$12,726
Best San Juan School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
148 S 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Navajo Mountain High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
79 Navajo Mtn High School Rd
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(435) 678-1287
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(435) 678-1287
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
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 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
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 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
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 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Bluff School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Main
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Montezuma Creek School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1470 East Highway 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tse'bii'nidzisgai School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 W Medical Dr
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Whitehorse High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 100 N
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Gr: 7-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Monument Valley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Cougar Ln
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Juan School District?
San Juan School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,873 students.
What is the rank of San Juan School District?
San Juan School District is ranked #92 out of 152 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan School District?
54% of San Juan School District students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Juan School District?
San Juan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is San Juan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,049 is higher than the state median of $12,726. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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