For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,755 students in Vernal, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vernal, UT are Discovery School, Maeser School and Uintah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernal, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vernal have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vernal, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 W 1200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Naples School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 E 1900 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #66.
Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 2500 E
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Ashley School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 1150 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Grades: K-12
| 622 students
Rank: #99.
Uintah Online School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Vernal, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
830 East Main
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vernal, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vernal, UT include Discovery School, Maeser School and Uintah Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vernal?
9 public elementary schools are located in Vernal.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernal?
Vernal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Vernal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Vernal include: Vernal Middle School vs. Uintah Middle School, Uintah Middle School vs. Vernal Middle School, Discovery School vs. Ashley School
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