Best Wayne County Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 221 students in Wayne County, UT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, UT are Loa School and Hanksville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools 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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, UT include Loa School and Hanksville School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
2 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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