For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,437 students in Uintah County, UT (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Uintah County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Uintah County, UT are Uintah River High School, Discovery School and Maeser School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Uintah County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Uintah County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Uintah County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uintah River High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
998 E 7500 S
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 W 1200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Grades: K-5
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Maeser School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2670 W 1000 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Uintah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #55.
Naples School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 E 1900 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #66.
Vernal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #77.
Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 2500 E
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Uintah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #99.
Ashley School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 1150 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1010.
Terra Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Grades: K-12
| 646 students
Rank: #1111.
Lapoint School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10636 E 6900 N
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #1212.
Uintah Online School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Rank: #1313.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Grades: 8-12
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Uintah Specialized Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
250 S Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3125
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3125
Grades: PK
| 185 students
Uintah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 309
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
830 East Main
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Uintah County, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Uintah County, UT include Uintah River High School, Discovery School and Maeser School.
How many public schools are located in Uintah County?
14 public schools are located in Uintah County.
What percentage of students in Uintah County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Uintah County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Uintah County?
Uintah County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Uintah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Uintah County include: Uintah Middle School vs. Vernal Middle School, Vernal Middle School vs. Uintah Middle School, Ashley School vs. Discovery School
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