For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,915 students in Uintah County, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Uintah County, UT are Maeser School, Discovery School and Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Uintah County, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Uintah County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Uintah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maeser School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2670 W 1000 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Discovery School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 W 1200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3146
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 2500 E
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Naples School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 E 1900 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3150
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Ashley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 1150 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Lapoint School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10636 E 6900 N
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Uintah Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Uintah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 309
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Uintah County, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Uintah County, UT include Maeser School, Discovery School and Davis School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Uintah County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Uintah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Uintah County?
Uintah County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Uintah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Uintah County include: Vernal Middle School vs. Uintah Middle School, Ashley School vs. Discovery School, Uintah Middle School vs. Vernal Middle School
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