For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 314 students in Wayne County, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, UT are Loa School, Hanksville School and Wayne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loa School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 S 100 E, 50 S 100 E
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Hanksville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 S Center, 50 S Center
Hanksville, UT 84734
(435) 542-3291
Hanksville, UT 84734
(435) 542-3291
Grades: PK-6
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 N Center St
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3421
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, UT include Loa School, Hanksville School and Wayne Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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