Paradise Canyon vs Utah Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Canyon
ST George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Utah Arts Academy
Saint George · Charter high · Grades 8–12
311 students
| Measure | Paradise Canyon ST George, Utah | Utah Arts Academy Saint George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 580 | #39 of 148 |
| National rank | #46296 of 50,301 | #5966 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 461 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | ST George | Saint George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Utah Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 17.6).
- •Utah Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Utah Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Utah Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 70.3%).
- •Utah Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.0).
- •Paradise Canyon is the larger school with 461 students compared with 311.
- •Paradise Canyon is a public school while Utah Arts Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise Canyon better than Utah Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Utah Arts Academy ranks higher (59.4 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paradise Canyon and Utah Arts Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between ST George and Saint George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise Canyon: 461. Utah Arts Academy: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise Canyon and Utah Arts Academy rank in Utah?
Paradise Canyon is 569th of 580 and Utah Arts Academy is 39th of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).