Very Good
#187 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
Aneth Community School
Elementary School · Aneth Community School
PO Box 600, Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on UT statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Utah schools
#187 of 1,015
In Montezuma Creek
#1 of 3
public schools
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Aneth Community School
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About Aneth Community School
Aneth Community School is a public elementary school in Montezuma Creek, UT, part of Aneth Community School. Aneth Community School serves approximately 99 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Aneth Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 1,015 schools in UT.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- UT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 99 students, Aneth Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Aneth Community School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
65% of students at Aneth Community School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Aneth Community School Compares
See how Aneth Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 600, Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Aneth Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Beclabito Day School (rated 8.2/10, 25.6 miles away, in nearby Shiprock), with a very similar rating. Another option is Blanding School (rated 8.1/10, 34.3 miles away, in nearby Blanding), with a very similar rating. Additionally, EVA B STOKELY ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 38.1 miles away, in nearby Shiprock), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Montezuma Creek, see our Montezuma Creek schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 38.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Creek School Montezuma Creek | 9.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Whitehorse High Montezuma Creek | 9.8 mi | 6.5 |
| T'iis Nazbas Community School Teec Nos Pos | 20.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Red Mesa Elementary School Teec Nos Pos | 20.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Red Mesa High School Teec Nos Pos | 20.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Red Mesa Junior High School Teec Nos Pos | 20.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Battle Rock Charter School Cortez | 20.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Beclabito Day School Shiprock | 25.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Bluff School Bluff | 23.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Kwiyagat Community Academy Tawoac | 23.5 mi | 4.0 |
| IMMANUEL MISSION SCHOOL Teec Nos Pos | 30.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Blanding School Blanding | 34.3 mi | 8.1 |
| San Juan High Blanding | 34.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Albert R. Lyman Middle Blanding | 34.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Pleasant View Charter School Pleasant View | 34.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School Shiprock | 37.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Shiprock Northwest High School Shiprock | 37.1 mi | — |
| CAREER PREP ALTERNATIVE Shiprock | 38.1 mi | 5.7 |
| EVA B STOKELY ELEMENTARY Shiprock | 38.1 mi | 8.0 |
| SHIPROCK HIGH Shiprock | 38.2 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 84534 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,077
Median Home Value
$60,000
Median Rent
$733/mo
Population
2,410
College Educated
8.4%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty Rate
30.9%
Median Age
31.8
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| Davis Connect K-6 Farmington, UT | 7.8 |
| Castle Dale School Castle Dale, UT | 8.1 |
| Naa Tsis'aan Community School Navajo Mountain, UT | 8.1 |
| Cedar Valley School Cedar Fort, UT | 8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aneth Community School
What grades does Aneth Community School serve?
Aneth Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Aneth Community School?
Aneth Community School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aneth Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aneth Community School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aneth Community School rank in UT?
Aneth Community School ranks #187 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Aneth Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aneth Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Aneth Community School a charter school?
No, Aneth Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aneth Community School a Title I school?
No, Aneth Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aneth Community School?
97.0% of students at Aneth Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.6%
- Phone
- (435) 651-3271
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