For the 2026 school year, there are 8 online public schools serving 5,356 students in Utah.
Utah online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Utah (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadership Academy Of Utah
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1366 S. Legend Hills Dr. Ste.
Clearfield, UT 84015
(800) 200-6869
Clearfield, UT 84015
(800) 200-6869
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Provo Eschool
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 W 940 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4814
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4814
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9067 S 1300 W Suite 204
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 721-6329
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 721-6329
Gr: 7-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Lumen Scholar Institute
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1353 W 760 N
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 987-9497
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 987-9497
Gr: K-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Utah Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 E. 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 298-6660
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 298-6660
Gr: K-12 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Utah Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 E 4500 S, Suite 620
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 262-4922
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 262-4922
Gr: K-12 | 1,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Athenian Eacademy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
765 E 340 S Suite 203
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 715-5400
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 715-5400
Gr: K-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Utah?
8 online public schools are available for Utah students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Utah?
Utah online public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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