Best Schools in St. George, Utah
41 schools · 20 Elementary · 3 Middle · 10 High · 8 Other
Choosing a school in St. George?
Use this page to compare every school in St. George by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Crimson View School
Elementary · Washington District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Bloomington School
Elementary · Washington District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Little Valley School
Elementary · Washington District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in St. George for 2026 are Crimson View School (9.2/10), Bloomington School (8.8/10), and Little Valley School (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 32 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
41
35 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$454,000
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
41
35 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$454,000
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 15% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among St. George schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. George
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 32 rated schools; 41 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crimson View School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Bloomington School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Little Valley School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Diamond Valley School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Panorama School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Desert Hills High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Sunset School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Sandstone School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Desert Canyons Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Heritage School | 7.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $76,947
- Median home value
- $454,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Avg commute
- 17 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
34% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How St. George compares
Utah rank
#48 of 86
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Utah avg (6.4)
Median household income
$77k
90% of Utah median
Schools in this city
38
Washington District runs 86% of St. George's public schools
St. George touches 6 districts, but Washington District is the one most addresses actually attend.
Washington District accounts for 30 of 35 public schools (86%). The other 5 districts hold the remaining 5.
Among 32 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.1 to 9.2 — the spread is inside St. George, not a citywide average.
- Washington District30 public · 86%
- Freedom Preparatory Academy1 public · 3%
- George Washington Academy1 public · 3%
- Success Academy1 public · 3%
- Utah Arts Academy1 public · 3%
About Schools in St. George, Utah
St. George's public school system spans 34 ranked schools with a city average of 6.4 out of 10. Performance across those schools varies significantly — 12 of the 34, or 35%, score 7 or higher, meaning more than one in three clears the above-average mark. That spread gives families real choices, but it also means neighborhood selection drives outcomes more than a city-wide average would suggest.
Elementary schools define the top of the rankings. South Mesa Elementary leads St. George at 8.8 out of 10, the highest score in the city's ranked pool. Paradise Canyon (8.3), Diamond Valley (8.2), and Heritage (8.0) follow closely behind, with Sandstone rounding out the upper tier at 7.7. Five schools clustered between 7.7 and 8.8 is a meaningful concentration of strength — quality elementary options exist, but they are geographically specific, not uniform across the city.
Because the top-rated schools are all elementary, parents with middle or high school-age children face a different research task. High elementary scores do not automatically carry forward into upper-grade feeder schools, and the city average can mask significant variation at those levels. Families with secondary-age students should pull individual school profiles for their specific zone before committing to an address.
The practical move for parents entering the St. George market is to start with elementary-zone mapping. South Mesa, Paradise Canyon, and Diamond Valley serve as useful benchmark anchors when evaluating any given neighborhood. The 2.4-point gap between the city's top school (8.8) and its overall average (6.4) is wide enough that where you live has a measurable impact on which end of the distribution your child lands in. The 35% share of 7-plus scorers confirms that strong options are available — finding them takes deliberate zone-level research rather than relying on city averages alone.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 551 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 589 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 3 | 622 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 4 | 388 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 477 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 6 | 484 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 7 | 514 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 8 | 605 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 9 | 509 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 10 | 491 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in St. George
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 833 students · 6th–7th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 707 students · 6th–7th | 4.2 |
| 3 | 694 students · 6th–7th | 4.1 |
High Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,208 students · 10th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 1,136 students · 10th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 129 students · 7th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 4 | 1,209 students · 10th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 5 | 272 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 6 | 316 students · 10th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 7 | 1,313 students · 6th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 8 | 1,279 students · 10th–12th | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 36 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Williamsburg AcademyPrivate 312 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 875 students · 8th–9th | 6.4 | ||
| 2 | 808 students · Pre-K–9th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 290 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 4 | 847 students · 8th–9th | 5.5 | ||
| 5 | 93 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 6 | 532 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.3 | ||
| 7 | 737 students · 8th–9th | 5.2 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Westside Christian SchoolPrivate 39 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in St. George
St. George, Utah · 41 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$76,947
Median Home Value
$454,000
Median Rent
$1,471/mo
Population
101,579
College Educated
34%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
17 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Community Profile
St. George has a median household income of $76,947. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $454,000, with a median rent of $1,471/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.2%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Utah
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 10
- Other
- 8
Resources
School Districts (6)
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Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in St. George, Utah
How many schools are in St. George, Utah?
St. George has 41 schools, including 35 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in St. George, Utah?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in St. George is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in St. George, Utah?
The top-ranked school in St. George on MySchoolScout is Crimson View School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in St. George, Utah?
The top-ranked elementary school in St. George on MySchoolScout is Crimson View School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in St. George, Utah?
The top-ranked middle school in St. George on MySchoolScout is Sunrise Ridge Intermediate with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What is the best high school in St. George, Utah?
The top-ranked high school in St. George on MySchoolScout is Desert Hills High with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve St. George, Utah?
St. George is served by 6 school districts: Utah Arts Academy, Success Academy, George Washington Academy, Freedom Preparatory Academy, Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Washington District.
What is the education level in St. George, Utah?
According to Census data, 34% of adults in St. George have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in St. George, Utah?
The median household income in St. George is approximately $76,947 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in St. George, Utah?
Yes, St. George has 6 private schools alongside 35 public schools. The top-rated private school is Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisiis Center with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. George, Utah?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in St. George is 25.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in St. George, Utah?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.