For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,151 students in Kanab, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Kanab, UT are Kanab School, Big Water High School and Big Water School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanab, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Kanab have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kanab, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kanab School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 W 100 N
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2329
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2329
Gr: K-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Big Water High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Big Water School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Gr: K-6 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Kanab Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
690 S Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Gr: 7-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Kanab High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 E Cowboy Dr
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5821
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Kanab Cte Center
Vocational School
41 West 100 North
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-6112
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-6112
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Preschool
Special Education School
746 S 175 E
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2555
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2555
Gr: PK | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kanab, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Kanab, UT include Kanab School, Big Water High School and Big Water School.
How many public schools are located in Kanab?
7 public schools are located in Kanab.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanab?
Kanab public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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