For the 2024 school year, there are 184 private schools serving 22,889 students in Utah (there are 1,115 public schools, serving 686,756 students). 3% of all K-12 students in Utah are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,168 for elementary schools and $11,516 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Utah include J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, Judge Memorial Catholic High School and Rowland Hall.
The average acceptance rate is 82% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 24% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Utah Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular cities: Salt Lake City (48 schools), Ogden (15 schools), Sandy (11 schools), Orem (7 schools), Draper (7 schools).
Popular neighborhoods: East Central (5 schools), Sugar House (4 schools), River Bottoms (3 schools), The Avenues (3 schools), Northridge (2 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Utah?
The best top ranked private schools in Utah include J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, Judge Memorial Catholic High School and Rowland Hall.
How many private schools are located in Utah?
184 private schools are located in Utah.
How much do private schools cost in Utah?
The average private school tuition in Utah is $10,168 for elementary schools and $11,516 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Utah?
Utah private schools are approximately 24% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Utah go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Utah are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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