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16 schools in Cedar City

Utah · Public K-12

Within Cedar City, Utah, 16 public K-12 schools teach roughly 13,136 students, an average of 821 per campus.

7-year change in Cedar City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,136
+4,779 (+57%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
+2 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 83%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
American Principles AcademyElementaryKG-08204
Canyon View HighHigh09-121,021
Canyon View MiddleMiddle06-08948
Cedar City HighHigh09-121,372
Cedar East SchoolElementaryKG-05598
Cedar MiddleMiddle06-081,139
Cedar North SchoolElementaryKG-05578
Cedar South SchoolElementaryKG-05545
Fiddlers Canyon SchoolElementaryKG-05515
Iron County PreschoolElementaryPK-PK172
Iron Springs SchoolElementaryKG-05636
Launch HighHigh09-12196
Southwest Educational AcademyCombinedKG-124,239
Success SUUHigh09-12224
Three Peaks Pre SchoolElementaryPK-PK103
Three Peaks SchoolElementaryKG-05646

About Cedar City

Cedar City is an average-sized Utah city in terms of public-school footprint, with 16 schools and 13,136 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Cedar City is around 821 students, 28% higher than the Utah average of about 641.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 57%: 8,357 students in SY 2017-18 versus 13,136 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Cedar City gained 2 schools, going from 14 to 16.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cedar City discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Cedar City, Utah?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Cedar City, with a combined enrollment of about 13,136.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Cedar City?
Cedar City has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Cedar City?
Southwest Educational Academy is the largest public school in Cedar City by enrollment, with approximately 4,239 students.
What school districts serve Cedar City?
Cedar City is served by 3 public school districts, including Iron District, American Principles Academy, Success Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Cedar City cover?
Public schools in Cedar City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Cedar City?
2 of the 16 public schools in Cedar City are charter schools.