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Best 84790 Utah Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,287 students in 84790, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84790, UT are George Washington Academy, Desert Hills Middle School and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84790 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84790, UT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best 84790, UT Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Gr: K-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Gr: 8-9 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Gr: 6-7 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 E 130 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Gr: 8-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
383 S Mall Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Gr: 6-7 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Tech High School
Vocational School
1001 White Dome Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Gr: K-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Charter School
5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Gr: K-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Utah School Of The Deaf
Special Education School
919 East Brigham Road
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 431-5103
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84790, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84790, UT include George Washington Academy, Desert Hills Middle School and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in 84790?
9 public middle schools are located in 84790.
What is the racial composition of students in 84790?
84790 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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