For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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