For the 2025 school year, there are 87 private schools serving 13,676 students in Salt Lake County, UT (there are 323 public schools, serving 208,999 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake County, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
The top ranked private schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Rowland Hall, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, and Challenger School - Salt Lake.
The average tuition cost is $11,410, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $14,930.
Top Ranked Salt Lake County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Challenger School - Holladay![Challenger School - Holladay Photo]( "Challenger School - Holladay Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4555 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 278-4797
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 278-4797
Gr: NS-K
1325 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
Gr: NS-8 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Gr: PK-12 | 987 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aim Academy
Special Program Emphasis
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Gr: K-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1452 E 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 486-4895
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 486-4895
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Tuition listed
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park![Dancing Moose Montessori River Park Photo]( "Dancing Moose Montessori River Park Photo")
Montessori School
10995 S River Front Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 968-0100
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 968-0100
Gr: PK-2 | 312 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Extracurrculars: 8
2755 Decker Lake Ln
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 908-7826
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 908-7826
Gr: K-8 | 456 students Tuition listed
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Gr: NS-6 | 197 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center![I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center Photo]( "I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center Photo")
Alternative School
2 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-0097
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-0097
Gr: PK-K | 188 students Avg. class size: 12 students
6515 Lion Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
2335 Redondo Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Tuition listed
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
650 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 517-2157
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 517-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kearns-saint Ann School
(Catholic)
430 E 2100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 486-0741
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 486-0741
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Sports: 2
205 1st Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadow Ridge Academy
West Jordan, UT 84088
(888) 888-8888
West Jordan, UT 84088
(888) 888-8888
Gr: 5-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newcastle Preschool![Newcastle Preschool Photo - Newcastle Pre-K students participate in daily writing activities]( "Newcastle Preschool Photo - Newcastle Pre-K students participate in daily writing activities")
Daycare / Preschool
12257 S 800 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-0622
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-0622
Gr: NS | 370 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School![Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1065 E 700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 364-5624
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 364-5624
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1955 East Stratford Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 487-6283
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 487-6283
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
720 S Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 355-7485
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 355-7485
Gr: PK-12 | 981 students Tuition listed
4501 W 5215 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 966-1571
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 966-1571
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
300 E 11800 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 120 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint John the Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
11800 South 300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7614
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7614
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Catholic)
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
4020 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Salt Lake County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Benjamin Franklin Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School (Latter Day Saints)
825 N 300 W Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 466-4326
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 466-4326
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Academy (Closed 2013)
All-boys | Alternative School
2487 S 700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 463-7888
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 463-7888
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
Kindercare Learning Center-west Jordan (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool
1785 W 7888 S
West Jordan, UT 84088
West Jordan, UT 84088
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori Of Cottonwood (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
9269 Teal Cir
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 733-9737
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 733-9737
Gr: K-1 | 5 students
Montessori Of Sandy (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
181 E 8960 S
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 987-3589
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 987-3589
Gr: NS | 48 students
Stansbury Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
8265 W 2700 S
Magna, UT 84044
(801) 243-1636
Magna, UT 84044
(801) 243-1636
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top ranked private schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Rowland Hall, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, and Challenger School - Salt Lake.
How many private schools are located in Salt Lake County?
87 private schools are located in Salt Lake County.
How much do private schools cost in Salt Lake County?
The average tuition cost is $11,410, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $14,930.
How diverse are private schools in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Utah private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Salt Lake County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salt Lake County?
Which private schools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Salt Lake County include: Montessori Children's House vs. Dancing Moose Montessori School, Sandy KinderCare vs. The Waterford School, Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool vs. Anthem Preparatory School
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