For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,968 students in Sanpete County, UT (there are 3 private schools, serving 380 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, Fountain Green 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 38% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), 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 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sanpete County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ephraim School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 S 300 East
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4171
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4171
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Green School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
395 W 100 S, 395 W 100 S
Fountain Green, UT 84632
(435) 445-3316
Fountain Green, UT 84632
(435) 445-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: K-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Sanpete Middle School
(Math: 42% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
579 S 400 E
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2077
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2077
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Gunnison Valley School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 S 100 E, 550 S 100 E
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Ephraim Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 S 100 E
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4037
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4037
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Manti High School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Manti School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 W 100 S
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2271
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2271
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
North Sanpete High School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Moroni School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 N 200 W, 98 N 200 W
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 436-8291
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 436-8291
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Gunnison Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
271 E 600 S, 271 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Gunnison Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
39 S Main St
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Sanpete County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
920 North 0000 East/west
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4381
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4381
Gr: 7-12
21260 North 1450 East
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 445-5200
Moroni, UT 84646
(435) 445-5200
Gr: 10-12
Sanpete Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 Not Available
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-6008
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-6008
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Utah Preparatory Academy (Yic) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
39 S Main
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4475
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4475
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
39 South Main
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Gr: 8-12
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
Gr: 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, Fountain Green 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 31% (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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