For the 2025 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 1,070 students in Utah.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Utah are Edith Bowen Laboratory School, Soldier Hollow Charter School and Walden School Of Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Utah public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Utah (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edith Bowen Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6700 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(435) 797-3085
Logan, UT 84322
(435) 797-3085
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Soldier Hollow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3444 West 3000 South
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4230 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Utah?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Utah include Edith Bowen Laboratory School, Soldier Hollow Charter School and Walden School Of Liberal Arts.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Utah?
3 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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