For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 774 students in Moab, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moab, UT are Helen M. Knight School and Moab Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moab, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moab have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Moab, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helen M. Knight School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Mivida Dr
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7350
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7350
Gr: K-6 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Moab Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
358 E 300 S
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-2277
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-2277
Gr: K-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Moab, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Education Center (Alt High School) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
608 South 400 East
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-2293
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-2293
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moab, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moab, UT include Helen M. Knight School and Moab Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moab?
2 public elementary schools are located in Moab.
What is the racial composition of students in Moab?
Moab public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Moab are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Moab include: Helen M. Knight School vs. Moab Charter School, Moab Charter School vs. Helen M. Knight School
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