For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 7,735 students in 84720, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 84720, UT are Iron Springs School, Cedar Middle School and Cedar North School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 84720 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 84720, UT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84720, UT Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iron Springs School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 N 4050 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2215 West Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Cedar North School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 W 200 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Cedar South School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
499 W 400 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Cedar East School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 E College Ave
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Gr: K-12 | 4,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 283:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 84720, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 84720, UT include Iron Springs School, Cedar Middle School and Cedar North School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 84720?
6 public elementary schools are located in 84720.
What is the racial composition of students in 84720?
84720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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