Public schools in Saint George, UT
13 open public schools with an address in Saint George, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,271
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Saint George public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Saint George, UT: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,271 students, an average of 636 per school. The largest campus is Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and the largest elementary school is Desert Canyons Elementary (670).
Washington District operates the most schools here (10), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 20.6:1, 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 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 20% 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 Saint George
Washington District
Public school district
10 schools in Saint George · 55 total
Freedom Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Saint George · 3 total
Utah Arts Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Saint George
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
State operated agency
1 school in Saint George · 8 total
Elementary schools in Saint George
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Canyons Elementary Washington District | KG–05 | 670 | 20.6:1 | |
| Heritage School Washington District | PK–05 | 526 | 21.2:1 | |
| South Mesa Elementary Washington District | KG–05 | 595 | 22.5:1 |
Middle schools in Saint George
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Intermediate Washington District | 06–07 | 653 | 22.3:1 | |
| Sunrise Ridge Intermediate Washington District | 06–07 | 802 | 22.5:1 |
High schools in Saint George
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hills High Washington District | 10–12 | 1,241 | 26.8:1 | |
| Southwest High Washington District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Utah Arts Academy Utah Arts Academy · Charter | 08–12 | 311 | 17.7:1 | |
| Utah Online 7-12 Washington District · Virtual | 06–12 | 1,547 | 18.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saint George
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Tech High School Washington District · Career and Technical School | KG–12 | 592 | 17:1 | |
| Desert Hills Middle Washington District | 08–09 | 909 | 24.1:1 | |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington Freedom Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 412 | 19.9:1 | |
| Southern Utah School of the Deaf Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind · Special Education School | PK–12 | 13 | 1.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Saint George schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,271 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saint George
How many public schools are in Saint George, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Saint George: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 8,271 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saint George?
Schools with an address in Saint George belong to 4 education agencies, led by Washington District (10 schools), Freedom Preparatory Academy (1 school), Utah Arts 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 Saint George?
Utah Online 7-12 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saint George, with 1,547 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saint George?
Yes. 2 of the 13 public schools in Saint George are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington, Utah Arts Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Saint George schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint George public schools is 20.6:1, 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 Saint George 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