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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 64 public schools serving 41,584 students in Washington County, UT (there are 12 private schools, serving 498 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Washington County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, UT are Crimson View School, Crimson Cliffs Middle School and Success Dsu. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crimson View School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2835 East 2000 South
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Crimson Cliffs Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Gr: 8-9 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Success Dsu
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 South 700 East, Technology
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Gr: 10-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Horizon School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1970 S Arabian Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Washington Fields Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
322 West 3090 South
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Gr: 6-7 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
South Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2969 S 3300 East
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7030
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Little Valley School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2330 E Horseman Park Dr (3000
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4771
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Bloomington School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 Man O War Rd
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Crimson Cliffs High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4430 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Gr: 10-12 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Bloomington Hills School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
919 E Brigham Rd
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-6495
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Diamond Valley School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1411 W Diamond Valley Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 574-2009
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Utah Online 7-12
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 W. Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Heritage School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
747 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-4427
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Riverside School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 S Harvest Lane
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Desert Hills High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
828 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-0885
Gr: 10-12 | 1,241 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Majestic Fields School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
675 East Majestic Dr.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7005
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
Enterprise School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
216 S 100 E, 216 S 100 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2236
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
565 S 200 E, 565 S 200 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Gr: 7-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2323.
St. George Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
380 E. 3090 S.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2424.
Vista School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Gr: K-9 | 1,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
Three Falls School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
789 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7229
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2626.
Utah Online K8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Gr: K-8 | 2,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 224:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
345 W Tiger Blvd
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Gr: PK-12 | 1,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2828.
Snow Canyon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Gr: PK-9 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2929.
Hurricane Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8931
Gr: PK-7 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3030.
Santa Clara School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 W Crestview Dr
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 628-2624
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3131.
Pine View High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 E 750 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-5255
Gr: 10-12 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3232.
Arrowhead School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Arrowhead Trail
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 674-2027
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3333.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Gr: 8-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3434.
Lava Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2425 Rachel Dr
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 652-4742
Gr: 6-7 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Laverkin School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 W Center
La Verkin, UT 84745
(435) 635-4619
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, UT include Crimson View School, Crimson Cliffs Middle School and Success Dsu.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
65 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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