For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,351 students in Uintah County, UT (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Uintah County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Uintah County, UT are Maeser School, Discovery School and Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Uintah County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Uintah County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Uintah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maeser School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2670 W 1000 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Discovery School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 W 1200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 2500 E
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Uintah River High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
998 E 7500 S
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Naples School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 E 1900 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Uintah High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Gr: K-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Ashley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 1150 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Lapoint School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10636 E 6900 N
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Gr: K-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Uintah Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Gr: 8-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 287:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Uintah Specialized Preschool
Special Education School
250 S Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3125
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3125
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Uintah County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Uintah County, UT include Maeser School, Discovery School and Davis School.
How many public schools are located in Uintah County?
14 public schools are located in Uintah County.
What percentage of students in Uintah County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Uintah County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Uintah County?
Uintah County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Uintah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Uintah County include: Vernal Middle School vs. Terra Academy, Uintah Middle School vs. Terra Academy, Ashley School vs. Discovery School
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