Best Iron County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 445 students in Iron County, UT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Iron County, UT is Escalante Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Iron County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Escalante Valley School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 N Beryl Hwy
Beryl, UT 84714
(435) 439-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Iron County Preschool
Special Education School
638 W 500 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2801
Gr: PK | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Three Peaks Pre School
Special Education School
1521 W Midvalley Road
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4288
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 103:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Iron County, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Iron County, UT include Escalante Valley School.
How many public preschools are located in Iron County?
3 public preschools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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