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Best Utah Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 96 private daycares & preschools serving 13,975 students in Utah.

The private daycares & preschools in Utah include Rowland Hall, Challenger School - Salt Lake, and The Waterford School.

The average tuition cost is $10,438, which is lower than the Utah average tuition cost of $11,232.

28% of private daycares & preschools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 96
# Students Served: 13,975

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 96
# Students Served: 13,975

Utah Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

Private Schools

13,975

Students

$10,438

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

27%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Utah?

The private daycares & preschools in Utah include Rowland Hall, Challenger School - Salt Lake, and The Waterford School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Utah?

96 private daycares & preschools are located in Utah.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Utah?

The average tuition cost is $10,438, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $11,232.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Utah?

Utah private daycares & preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Utah private school average of 26%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Utah?

28% of private daycares & preschools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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