For the 2024-25 school year, there are 64 public schools serving 41,468 students in Washington County, UT (there are 11 private schools, serving 624 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Washington County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, UT are Crimson View School, Crimson Cliffs Middle School and Success Dsu. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington 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 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (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.
Crimson Cliffs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Grades: 8-9
| 978 students
Rank: #33.
Success Dsu
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
225 South 700 East, Technology
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Grades: 10-12
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Grades: K-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1970 S Arabian Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4781
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4781
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Grades: 8-9
| 895 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Fields Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 West 3090 South
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Grades: 6-7
| 830 students
Rank: #88.
South Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2969 S 3300 East
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7030
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 634-7030
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #99.
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Grades: 6-7
| 810 students
Rank: #1010.
Crimson Cliffs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4430 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Grades: 10-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-0885
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-0885
Grades: 10-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #1212.
Bloomington School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Man O War Rd
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-6266
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1313.
Little Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 E Horseman Park Dr (3000
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4771
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4771
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #1414.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Rank: #1515.
Utah Online K8
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Grades: K-8
| 3,428 students
Rank: #1616.
Bloomington Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 E Brigham Rd
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-6495
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-6495
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1717.
Heritage School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
747 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-4427
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-4427
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1818.
St. George Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 E. 3090 S.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 223 students
Rank: #1919.
Vista School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Grades: K-9
| 1,112 students
Rank: #2020.
Diamond Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1411 W Diamond Valley Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 574-2009
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 574-2009
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #2121.
Enterprise High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 S 200 E, 565 S 200 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Grades: 7-12
| 546 students
Rank: #2222.
Utah Online 7-12
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 W. Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: 6-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #2323.
Riverside School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 S Harvest Lane
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4760
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #2424.
Hurricane Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8931
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8931
Grades: PK-7
| 784 students
Rank: #2525.
Enterprise School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 S 100 E, 216 S 100 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2236
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2236
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #2626.
Three Falls School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
789 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7229
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7229
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2727.
Laverkin School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 W Center
La Verkin, UT 84745
(435) 635-4619
La Verkin, UT 84745
(435) 635-4619
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2828.
Majestic Fields School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 East Majestic Dr.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7005
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7005
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #2929.
Snow Canyon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Grades: PK-9
| 909 students
Rank: #3030.
Lava Ridge Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2425 Rachel Dr
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 652-4742
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 652-4742
Grades: 6-7
| 815 students
Rank: #3131.
Snow Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1385 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 634-1967
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 634-1967
Grades: 10-12
| 1,266 students
Rank: #3232.
Hurricane High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 W Tiger Blvd
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Grades: PK-12
| 1,201 students
Rank: #3333.
Legacy School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 E 100 S
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-6191
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-6191
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #3434.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #3535.
Pine View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 E 750 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-5255
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-5255
Grades: 10-12
| 1,143 students
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Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Computers And Engineering (Closed 2023)
Charter School
435 South 600 East
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
330 South 5300 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Directed Studies (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Focus Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2060 N 2100 W
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Washington County Stars Program Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Youth Crisis Intervention Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
251 E 200 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, UT include Crimson View School, Crimson Cliffs Middle School and Success Dsu.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
64 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Majestic Fields School vs. Crimson View School, Hurricane Intermediate vs. Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Dixie High School vs. Desert Hills High School
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