For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 774 students in Grand County, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grand County, 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.
Grand County, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grand County 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 Grand County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helen M. Knight School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Mivida Dr
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7350
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7350
Grades: K-6
| 699 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 75 students
Grand County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grand County, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grand County, UT include Helen M. Knight School and Moab Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grand County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Grand County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand County?
Grand County 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 Grand County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Grand County include: Helen M. Knight School vs. Moab Charter School, Moab Charter School vs. Helen M. Knight School
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