For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,105 students in San Juan County, UT (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% 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, Monticello School and Lake Powell High 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 42% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Juan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
164 S 200 W, 164 S 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Grades: 7-12
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 N 200 W, 197 N 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Powell High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Powell School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Blanding School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S 100 W
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Albert R. Lyman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
San Juan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Grades: 6-12
| 428 students
Rank: #88.
Bluff School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Black Locust Ave
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #99.
La Sal School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
885 E Highway 46
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
Grades: PK-3
| 9 students
Rank: #1010.
Montezuma Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1466 Hwy 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tse'bii'nidzisgai School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Medical Dr, Po Box 36044
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Whitehorse High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Hwy 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1313.
Monument Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Cougar Ln
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aneth Community School
Magnet School
East Highway 162 San Juan Coun
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 651-3271
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 651-3271
Grades: K-6
| 101 students
San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
244 West Old Ruin Rd
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
P O Box 5120
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2325
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2325
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
Us Hwy 163
Mexican Hat, UT 84531
(435) 678-1286
Mexican Hat, UT 84531
(435) 678-1286
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
200 N Main Street
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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, Monticello School and Lake Powell High 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?
100% 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 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (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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