Total enrollment
6,857
-308 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
12 schools in Vernal
Utah · Public K-12
In Vernal, Utah, public K-12 schools total 12 and serve approximately 6,857 students, with an average school size of 571.
7-year change in Vernal
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 84%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley School | Elementary | KG-05 | 442 |
| Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. | High | 08-12 | 287 |
| Davis School | Elementary | KG-05 | 442 |
| Discovery School | Elementary | KG-05 | 656 |
| Maeser School | Elementary | KG-05 | 473 |
| Naples School | Elementary | KG-05 | 456 |
| Terra Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 595 |
| Uintah High | High | 09-12 | 1,843 |
| Uintah Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 579 |
| Uintah Online School | Elementary | KG-08 | 37 |
| Uintah Specialized Preschool | Elementary | PK-PK | 205 |
| Vernal Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 842 |
About Vernal
Vernal, Utah is home to 12 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 6,857 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Vernal is around 571 students, 11% noticeably below the Utah average of about 641.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 4%: 7,165 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,857 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 84% to 81%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Vernal discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.