Utah continues to shine as a leader in education, boasting top national rankings and outstanding student performance. With a focus on academic excellence and college readiness, Utah’s students are achieving remarkable milestones that set the state apart.
Utah Leads the Nation in College Readiness and Assessment Scores

- Highest percentage of students meeting all four ACT college readiness benchmarks nationwide
- Nation’s highest statewide composite ACT score
- Second-highest performing state on the international PISA assessment
- Smallest post-pandemic decline in mathematics scores among all states
- Expected to have the smallest lifetime pandemic-related learning loss in the nation
Utah’s commitment to education excellence ensures its students are well-prepared for college and beyond, reflecting a resilient and focused approach to learning even amid recent challenges.
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