For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 18 students in Garfield County, UT (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,560 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Garfield County, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
Private Schools in Garfield County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Turn About Ranch
Special Education School
280 E 300 N
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4240
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4240
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Overview
This County (Garfield County)
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
18 Students
21,899 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
27%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,083 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
143 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,057 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,812 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
740 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
9 Students
11,586 Students
% White Students
50%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
132 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5 Students
6,557 Students
% of Others Students
28%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Garfield County, UT?
1 private schools are located in Garfield County, UT.
What percentage of students in Garfield County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Garfield County are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
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