For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,059 students in 84790, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 84790, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84790 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84790, UT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84790, UT Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Grades: 8-9
| 875 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Grades: 6-7
| 833 students
Rank: #44.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2145 E 130 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Grades: 8-9
| 737 students
Rank: #66.
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
383 S Mall Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Grades: 6-7
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Tech High School
Vocational School
1001 White Dome Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-12
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Charter School
5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
84790, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Directed Studies (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 84790, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 84790, UT include George Washington Academy, Desert Hills Middle School and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in 84790?
8 public middle schools are located in 84790.
What is the racial composition of students in 84790?
84790 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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