For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 12,231 students in Iron County, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, UT are Iron Springs School, Cedar Middle School and Three Peaks School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iron Springs School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 N 4050 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9485
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2215 West Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,139 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Three Peaks School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1685 W Midvalley Road
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-8871
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-8871
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Fiddlers Canyon School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 E 1935 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2860
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2860
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Parowan School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 W 100 N, Po Box 458
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3368
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3368
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Cedar North School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 W 200 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Enoch School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4701 N Wagon Wheel Dr
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2855
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2855
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Escalante Valley School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 N Beryl Hwy
Beryl, UT 84714
(435) 439-5550
Beryl, UT 84714
(435) 439-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Canyon View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1865 N Main
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2830
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Cedar South School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
499 W 400 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar East School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 E College Ave
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2840
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Gr: K-12 | 4,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 283:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Thoroughbred Way
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
American Principles Academy
Charter School
782 North Main St
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-5372
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-5372
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, UT include Iron Springs School, Cedar Middle School and Three Peaks School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iron County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Iron County include: Cedar East School vs. Cedar North School, Cedar North School vs. Cedar East School, Fiddlers Canyon School vs. Cedar North School
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