Public schools in St George, UT
24 open public schools with an address in St George, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,507
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of St George public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in St George, UT: 12 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 6 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,507 students, an average of 688 per school. The largest campus is Utah Online K8 (2,693 students).
Washington District operates the most schools here (22), plus 2 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 22.2:1, higher than 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 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 8 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% 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 St George
Elementary schools in St George
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Hills School Washington District | PK–05 | 448 | 18.7:1 | |
| Bloomington School Washington District | PK–05 | 553 | 19.4:1 | |
| Crimson View School Washington District | PK–05 | 520 | 21.2:1 | |
| Diamond Valley School Washington District · Magnet | PK–05 | 386 | 19.8:1 | |
| George Washington Academy George Washington Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 1,013 | 23:1 | |
| Legacy School Washington District | PK–05 | 562 | 18.1:1 | |
| Little Valley School Washington District | PK–05 | 552 | 19.7:1 | |
| Panorama School Washington District | PK–05 | 447 | 19:1 | |
| Paradise Canyon Washington District | PK–05 | 461 | 21.4:1 | |
| Sandstone School Washington District | PK–05 | 518 | 20.3:1 | |
| Sunset School Washington District | PK–05 | 481 | 20:1 | |
| Utah Online K8 Washington District · Virtual | KG–08 | 2,693 | 234.2:1 |
Middle schools in St George
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine View Intermediate at Fossil Ridge Washington District | 06–07 | 727 | 22.3:1 |
High schools in St George
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie High Washington District | 10–12 | 1,263 | 23.9:1 | |
| Millcreek High Washington District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 118 | 6.4:1 | |
| Pine View High Washington District | 10–12 | 1,124 | 22.2:1 | |
| Snow Canyon High Washington District | 10–12 | 1,324 | 24.2:1 | |
| Success DSU Success Academy · Charter | 10–12 | 310 | 49.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in St George
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Middle Washington District | 08–09 | 844 | 26.3:1 | |
| Out of State School Washington District | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| Pine View Middle Washington District | 08–09 | 701 | 22.6:1 | |
| Post HS Self-Cont Washington District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 114 | 22.8:1 | |
| Snow Canyon Middle Washington District | PK–09 | 796 | 25.1:1 | |
| Washington Preschool Washington District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 552 | 30.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.8%
- Hispanic24.4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 St George schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,507 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in St George
How many public schools are in St George, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in St George: 12 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 16,507 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve St George?
Schools with an address in St George belong to 3 education agencies, led by Washington District (22 schools), George Washington Academy (1 school), 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 St George?
Snow Canyon High reported the largest high-school enrollment in St George, with 1,324 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in St George?
Yes. 2 of the 24 public schools in St George are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including George Washington Academy, Success DSU. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in St George schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across St George public schools is 22.2:1, higher than 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 St 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