For the 2025 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 35%), 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Dsu
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
225 South 700 East, Technology
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Grades: 10-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
Vista School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Grades: K-9
| 1,114 students
Rank: #55.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-7
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
539 N 870 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
435 South 600 East
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
330 South 5300 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Directed Studies (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Focus Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2060 N 2100 W
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Washington County Stars Program Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Youth Crisis Intervention Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
251 E 200 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
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 36% (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, Valley Academy vs. Vista School, Vista School vs. George Washington Academy
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