For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,968 students in Sanpete County, UT (there are 3 private schools, serving 384 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Sanpete County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Sanpete County, UT are Ephraim School, North Sanpete Middle School and Fairview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanpete County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Sanpete County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sanpete County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ephraim School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 S 300 East
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4171
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4171
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
North Sanpete Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 E 100 S, P O Box 307
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 436-8206
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 436-8206
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 E 150 N, 651 E 150 N
Fairview, UT 84629
(435) 427-9204
Fairview, UT 84629
(435) 427-9204
Grades: K-6
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
579 S 400 E
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2077
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2077
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Fountain Green School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 W 100 S, 395 W 100 S
Fountain Green, UT 84632
(435) 445-3316
Fountain Green, UT 84632
(435) 445-3316
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 E 100 South
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Rank: #77.
Spring City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N 453 E, P O Box 159
Spring City, UT 84662
(435) 462-2169
Spring City, UT 84662
(435) 462-2169
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
Rank: #88.
Ephraim Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 S 100 E
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4037
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4037
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Gunnison Valley School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 S 100 E, 550 S 100 E
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1010.
Manti School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W 100 S
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2271
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1111.
Manti High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 500 N
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2281
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #1212.
North Sanpete High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 E 700 S
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2452
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2452
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #1313.
Gunnison Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #1414.
Gunnison Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
271 E 600 S, 271 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: #1515.
Moroni School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 N 200 W, 98 N 200 W
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 436-8291
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 436-8291
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
39 S Main St
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Sanpete County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
920 North 0000 East/west
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4381
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4381
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
21260 North 1450 East
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 445-5200
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 445-5200
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Sanpete Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 Not Available
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-6008
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-6008
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Utah Preparatory Academy (Yic) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
39 S Main
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4475
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4475
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
39 South Main
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Ywec-s (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
68 N 180 W
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sanpete County, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Sanpete County, UT include Ephraim School, North Sanpete Middle School and Fairview School.
How many public schools are located in Sanpete County?
16 public schools are located in Sanpete County.
What percentage of students in Sanpete County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Sanpete County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sanpete County?
Sanpete County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sanpete County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sanpete County include: North Sanpete High School vs. Manti High School, Gunnison Valley High School vs. Manti High School, Manti High School vs. North Sanpete High School
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