For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 blue ribbon public preschools serving 5,190 students in Utah.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Utah are Crimson View School, Ensign School and Upland Terrace School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Utah (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crimson View School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2835 East 2000 South
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Ensign School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 - 12th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Upland Terrace School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 S 2860 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
293 E Pages Ln
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 402-1500
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 402-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Soldier Hollow Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3444 West 3000 South
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Lewiston School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 S 200 E
Lewiston, UT 84320
(435) 258-2923
Lewiston, UT 84320
(435) 258-2923
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Mapleton School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 W Maple
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-2850
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-2850
Grades: PK-6
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
Cleveland School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 S 100 W, 30 South 100 West
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #99.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 N 400 E
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8104
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8104
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Paradise Canyon
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1795 W 1230 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-8978
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-8978
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
Granger School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3702 S 1950 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
Grades: PK-6
| 755 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Utah?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Utah include Crimson View School, Ensign School and Upland Terrace School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Utah?
11 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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