Best Saint George Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 12,245 students in Saint George, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint George, UT are George Washington Academy, Desert Hills Middle School and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint George, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint George have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Saint George, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Gr: K-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Gr: 8-9 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Gr: 6-7 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Utah Online 7-12
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 W. Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Utah Online K8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Gr: K-8 | 2,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 224:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Snow Canyon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Gr: PK-9 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Gr: 8-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Dixie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 S 100 E
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Gr: 8-9 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 E 130 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Gr: 8-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Tonaquint Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 W Curly Hollow Drive
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 688-2238
Gr: 6-7 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
383 S Mall Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Gr: 6-7 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Tech High School
Vocational School
1001 White Dome Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Gr: K-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Charter School
5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Gr: K-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State School
121 W Tabernacle, Colorado Cit
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Post High School Self-cont
Special Education School
2040 W 2000 North
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Utah School Of The Deaf
Special Education School
919 East Brigham Road
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 431-5103
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saint George, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint George, UT include George Washington Academy, Desert Hills Middle School and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint George?
17 public middle schools are located in Saint George.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint George?
Saint George public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Saint George are often viewed compared to one another?

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