Best Wayne County Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 427 students in Wayne County, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, UT are Loa School, Hanksville School and Wayne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loa School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 S 100 E, 50 S 100 E
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hanksville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 S Center, 50 S Center
Hanksville, UT 84734
(435) 542-3291
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wayne High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 N 400 W
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, UT include Loa School, Hanksville School and Wayne High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
4 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

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