For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,123 students in 84720, UT (there are 3 private schools, serving 77 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 84720, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in 84720, UT are Success Suu, Iron Springs School and Launch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 84720 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 84720, UT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84720, UT Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Suu
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
351 W University Blvd, Mc205
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Iron Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 N 4050 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Launch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1975 W Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-3160
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2215 West Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar North School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 W 200 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Grades: K-5
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Grades: K-12
| 2,585 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 W 600 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,366 students
Rank: #88.
Cedar South School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 W 400 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar East School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 E College Ave
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iron County Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
638 W 500 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2801
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2801
Grades: PK
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Three Peaks Pre School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1521 W Midvalley Road
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4288
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4288
Grades: PK
| 121 students
84720, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2215 Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Grades: 7-8
| 1,089 students
Foothill High - Detention (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Foothill High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
121 North 1550 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
6484 North 2300 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 84720, UT?
The top ranked public schools in 84720, UT include Success Suu, Iron Springs School and Launch High School.
How many public schools are located in 84720?
11 public schools are located in 84720.
What percentage of students in 84720 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 84720 are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 84720?
84720 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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