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Best Iron County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 15,668 students in Iron County, UT (there are 2 private schools, serving 42 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Iron County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Iron County, UT are Success Suu, Launch High School and Iron Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Iron County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Suu
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
351 W University Blvd, Mc205
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Launch High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1975 W Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Iron Springs School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
235 N 4050 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2215 West Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Three Peaks School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1685 W Midvalley Road
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-8871
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Fiddlers Canyon School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
475 E 1935 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2860
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Parowan School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
128 W 100 N, Po Box 458
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3368
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Cedar North School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 W 200 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Enoch School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4701 N Wagon Wheel Dr
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2855
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Cedar City High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
703 W 600 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Escalante Valley School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 N Beryl Hwy
Beryl, UT 84714
(435) 439-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Canyon View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 N Main
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Cedar South School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
499 W 400 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Parowan High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 W 100 N, Po Box 337
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Cedar East School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
255 E College Ave
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Gr: K-12 | 4,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 283:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Canyon View High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
166 W 1925 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2813
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Thoroughbred Way
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
American Principles Academy
Charter School
782 North Main St
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-5372
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Iron County Preschool
Special Education School
638 W 500 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2801
Gr: PK | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Three Peaks Pre School
Special Education School
1521 W Midvalley Road
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4288
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 103:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Iron County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Iron County, UT include Success Suu, Launch High School and Iron Springs School.
How many public schools are located in Iron County?
21 public schools are located in Iron County.
What percentage of students in Iron County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Iron County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?

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