For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,149 students in Garfield County, UT.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Garfield County (2025-26)
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 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
145 East Center
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Gr: K-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 156:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Garfield County, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garfield County, UT include Boulder School, Antimony School and Panguitch School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Garfield County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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