Top 10 Best 84078 Utah Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,112 students in 84078, UT (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 84078, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in 84078, UT are Discovery School, Maeser School and Uintah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 84078 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 84078, UT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 84078, UT Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 W 1200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Maeser School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2670 W 1000 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Naples School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 E 1900 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #66.
Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 S 2500 E
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Uintah High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #88.
Ashley School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 N 1150 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #99.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Grades: K-12
| 622 students
Rank: #1010.
Uintah Online School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #1111.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Grades: 8-12
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Uintah Specialized Preschool
Special Education School
250 S Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3125
Grades: PK
| 204 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 84078 Utah

84078, Utah Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
830 East Main
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 84078, UT?
The top ranked public schools in 84078, UT include Discovery School, Maeser School and Uintah Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 84078?
12 public schools are located in 84078.
What percentage of students in 84078 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 84078 are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 84078?
84078 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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