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Best San Juan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,033 students in San Juan County, UT (there are 2 private schools, serving 54 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in San Juan County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Juan County, UT are Monticello High School, Lake Powell High School and Lake Powell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Juan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
148 S 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lake Powell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Lake Powell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Monticello School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
197 N 200 W, 197 N 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Blanding School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S 100 W
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Albert R. Lyman Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
535 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
San Juan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Bluff School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Main
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Montezuma Creek School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1470 East Highway 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tse'bii'nidzisgai School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 W Medical Dr
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Whitehorse High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W 100 N
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Gr: 7-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1212.
Monument Valley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Cougar Ln
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Aneth Community School
East Highway 162 San Juan Coun
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 651-3271
Gr: K-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
La Sal School
885 E Highway 46
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
Gr: PK-3 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Juan County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in San Juan County, UT include Monticello High School, Lake Powell High School and Lake Powell School.
How many public schools are located in San Juan County?
14 public schools are located in San Juan County.
What percentage of students in San Juan County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in San Juan County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Juan County include: Monticello High School vs. San Juan High School

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