For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 178 students in Escalante, UT (there are , serving 18 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Escalante, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Escalante, UT are Escalante School and Escalante High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escalante, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Escalante have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Escalante, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Escalante, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Escalante, UT include Escalante School and Escalante High School.
How many public schools are located in Escalante?
2 public schools are located in Escalante.
What percentage of students in Escalante go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Escalante are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Escalante?
Escalante public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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