For the 2026 school year, there are 22 alternative public middle schools serving 7,983 students in Utah.
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Utah are Sunrise High School, Millcreek High School and Pleasant Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Utah (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W 200 S
Brigham City, UT 84302
(435) 734-4834
Brigham City, UT 84302
(435) 734-4834
Gr: 5-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Millcreek High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 E 100 South
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Landmark High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 S Main
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4030
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4030
Gr: K-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
George Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 28th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7400
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7400
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Diamond Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 S 800 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1234 S Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 S Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W 11000 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Cache High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
265 W 1400 N
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 755-0716
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 755-0716
Gr: 5-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Gr: K-12 | 4,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 283:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Granite Connection High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Gr: K-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Two Rivers High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 W 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3920
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3920
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Blue Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Youth Educational Support School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 East 3700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4682
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4682
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative 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
Gr: 8-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 287:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Gr: 5-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
264 S 500 E
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0350
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0350
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Ridge High School
Alternative School
555 W 100 N
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 896-9464
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 896-9464
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Academy
Alternative School
955 W 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3924
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3924
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Malan's Peak Secondary
Alternative School
790 W 12th St
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 334-0271
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 334-0271
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Slate Mountain School
Alternative School
1991 South State Street
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 342-7840
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 342-7840
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Utah?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Utah include Sunrise High School, Millcreek High School and Pleasant Creek High School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Utah?
22 alternative public middle schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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