For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,560 students in Garfield County, UT (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Garfield County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, UT are Boulder School, Antimony School and Panguitch School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulder School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 N 200 E, 50 Sch House Ln
Boulder, UT 84716
(435) 335-7322
Boulder, UT 84716
(435) 335-7322
Gr: PK-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Antimony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 N Highway 22, 140 N Hwy 22
Antimony, UT 84712
(435) 624-3221
Antimony, UT 84712
(435) 624-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #33.
Panguitch School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 S 100 W, 110 S 100 W
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8847
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8847
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Escalante School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 N 300 E, 50 N 300 E
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4247
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4247
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Panguitch Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 400 E, 75 S 400 E
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8225
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8225
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Escalante High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Highway 12, 800 East Hwy
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Panguitch High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 E 100 S, 390 E 100 S
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Bryce Valley School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Center, 500 W Center
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8619
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8619
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Bryce Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 W Bryce Way, 721 W Bryce W
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
145 East Center
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Gr: K-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 118:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, UT include Boulder School, Antimony School and Panguitch School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield County?
10 public schools are located in Garfield County.
What percentage of students in Garfield County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Garfield County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Garfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garfield County include: Bryce Valley High School vs. Panguitch High School, Panguitch High School vs. Bryce Valley High School
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