For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,160 students in Cedar City, UT.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cedar City, UT are Success Suu and Gateway Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar City, UT public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Utah public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Cedar City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cedar City, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Suu
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
351 W University Blvd, Mc205
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Thoroughbred Way
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
American Principles Academy
Charter School
782 North Main St
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-5372
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-5372
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cedar City, UT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cedar City, UT include Success Suu and Gateway Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Cedar City?
3 public charter schools are located in Cedar City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar City?
Cedar City public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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