For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 4,000 students in Washington County, UT.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Washington County, UT are Success Dsu, George Washington Academy and St. George Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, UT public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Utah public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Dsu
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 South 700 East, Technology
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Gr: 10-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Gr: K-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
St. George Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 E. 3090 S.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Vista School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Gr: K-9 | 1,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Gr: 8-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
539 N 870 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Gr: K-9 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 N. 645 W.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 251-8539
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 251-8539
Gr: K-7 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Charter School
5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Gr: K-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Washington County, UT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Washington County, UT include Success Dsu, George Washington Academy and St. George Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Washington County?
8 public charter schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Washington County include: Mountain View Montessori vs. George Washington Academy, Vista School vs. George Washington Academy, St. George Academy vs. Success Dsu
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