For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,857 students in Vernal, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Vernal, UT are Maeser School, Discovery School and Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernal, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Vernal have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Vernal, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maeser School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2670 W 1000 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Discovery School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 W 1200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 2500 E
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Naples School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 E 1900 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Uintah High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Gr: K-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Ashley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 1150 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Uintah Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Gr: 8-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 287:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Uintah Specialized Preschool
Special Education School
250 S Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3125
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3125
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vernal, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Vernal, UT include Maeser School, Discovery School and Davis School.
How many public schools are located in Vernal?
12 public schools are located in Vernal.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernal?
Vernal 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 Vernal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vernal include: Ashley School vs. Discovery School, Vernal Middle School vs. Uintah Middle School, Uintah Middle School vs. Vernal Middle School
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