For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 314 students in Wayne County, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, UT are Loa School, Hanksville School and Wayne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loa School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 S 100 E, 50 S 100 E
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hanksville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 S Center, 50 S Center
Hanksville, UT 84734
(435) 542-3291
Hanksville, UT 84734
(435) 542-3291
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Wayne Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 N Center St
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3421
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, UT include Loa School, Hanksville School and Wayne Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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