Public schools in Cedar City, UT
16 open public schools with an address in Cedar City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,932
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Cedar City public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Cedar City, UT: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,932 students, an average of 862 per school. The largest campus is Southwest Educational Academy (4,239 students), and the largest elementary school is Three Peaks School (646).
Iron District operates the most schools here (15), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 20.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 28% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cedar City
Elementary schools in Cedar City
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar East School Iron District | KG–05 | 598 | 20.2:1 | |
| Cedar North School Iron District | KG–05 | 578 | 19.9:1 | |
| Cedar South School Iron District | KG–05 | 545 | 18.2:1 | |
| Fiddlers Canyon School Iron District | KG–05 | 515 | 21.5:1 | |
| Iron Springs School Iron District | KG–05 | 636 | 19.8:1 | |
| Three Peaks School Iron District | KG–05 | 646 | 20.4:1 |
Middle schools in Cedar City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon View Middle Iron District | 06–08 | 948 | 19:1 | |
| Cedar Middle Iron District | 06–08 | 1,139 | 20:1 |
High schools in Cedar City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon View High Iron District | 09–12 | 1,021 | 17.2:1 | |
| Cedar City High Iron District | 09–12 | 1,372 | 20.3:1 | |
| Launch High Iron District | 09–12 | 196 | 23.1:1 | |
| Success SUU Success Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 224 | 30.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cedar City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron County Preschool Iron District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 172 | 28.7:1 | |
| Iron Online Iron District | KG–12 | — | — | |
| Southwest Educational Academy Iron District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 4,239 | 283:1 | |
| Three Peaks Pre School Iron District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 103 | 103:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Cedar City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,932 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cedar City
How many public schools are in Cedar City, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Cedar City: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 12,932 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cedar City?
Schools with an address in Cedar City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Iron District (15 schools), Success Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cedar City?
Cedar City High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cedar City, with 1,372 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cedar City?
Yes. 1 of the 16 public schools in Cedar City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Success SUU. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cedar City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cedar City public schools is 20.3:1, similar to the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cedar City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Utah cities