Top 20 Best Salt Lake City Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 48 private schools serving 8,287 students in Salt Lake City, UT (there are 137 public schools, serving 74,468 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake City, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
The best top ranked private schools in Salt Lake City, UT include Mount Vernon Academy, Challenger School - Salt Lake and Challenger School - Holladay.
The average tuition cost is $9,952, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $10,235.
33% of private schools in Salt Lake City, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Salt Lake City Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenger School - Holladay
Challenger School - Holladay Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4555 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 278-4797
Grades: NS-K
| students
1325 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
Grades: NS-8
| 550 students
Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City
Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City Photo - Service learning with elders who have unique stories and techniques to approaching the world and universe. The best way to get through to a student is to let them explore their surroundings.
Montessori School
(24)
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Grades: NS-6
| 197 students
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(4)
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Grades: K-12
| 142 students
Carden Memorial School
(1)
1452 E 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 486-4895
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Elizabeth Academy
Montessori School
2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Grades: PK-11
| 249 students
Eva Carlston Academy
Eva Carlston Academy Photo - Academics should prepare students for a life of thoughtful and energetic contribution. At Eva Carlston, we help girls discover the unique set of intellectual strengths that will fuel those contributions.
All-girls | Special Education School
(4)
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
2 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-0097
Grades: PK-K
| 188 students
Intermountain Christian School
Intermountain Christian School Photo - ICS is tucked along the Wasatch Front at the base of Salt Lake Valley`s Big Cottonwood Canyon. We have direct access to The Greatest Snow on Earth, incredible trails for hiking and biking, and some of the most unique state and national parks in the United States.
(Christian)
(20)
6515 Lion Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
Grades: PK-12
| 289 students
J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
2335 Redondo Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Judge Memorial Catholic High School Photo - Game Day at Judge
(Catholic)
(3)
650 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 517-2126
Grades: 9-12
| 538 students
Kearns-saint Ann School
(Catholic)
430 E 2100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 486-0741
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
The Madeleine Choir School
The Madeleine Choir School Photo - The Madeleine Choir School is a Pre-K3 through Eighth Grade school focused on the development of the whole child with an emphasis on choral music.
(Catholic)
(2)
205 1st Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
The McGillis School
(1)
668 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Grades: K-8
| 395 students
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
1955 E Stratford Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 487-6283
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Rowland Hall
Rowland Hall Photo - Rowland Hall offers a personalized, intellectually stimulating educational program for college-bound students, from preschool through high school. When you choose Rowland Hall for your child, you can feel sure that he or she will be known and nurtured, whether starting school for the first time or excelling in the later grades.
(28)
720 Guardsman Way and 843 Lincoln Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 1,030 students
Rowland Hall Secondary
Special Program Emphasis
720 S Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 355-7494
Grades: PK-12
| 936 students
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo - Celebrating Junior Achievement
(Catholic)
(9)
4501 W 5215 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 966-1571
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Catholic)
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - We are a small private Christian school with a diverse population of students. Our teachers focus on interactive learning experiences to help students better absorb what they learn.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(7)
4020 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Bennion Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3337 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84129
(801) 965-1216
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
Buttons N Bows
Alternative School
(1)
2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Grades: NS-2
| 42 students
C Street Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
12 C St
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 328-3043
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
Carmen B Pingree Center
Special Education School
780 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 581-0194
Grades: NS-12
| 156 students
Garfield Academy
Montessori School
1838 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 296-0600
Grades: PK-11
| 66 students
Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
Po Box 701020
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Kids World Academy
Special Education School
1328 Stern Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 243-4991
Grades: PK-6
| 19 students
La Europa Academy
La Europa Academy Photo - Great Room View 1
All-girls | Alternative School
1121 Vine Street
Salt Lake City, UT 00821
(801) 916-5696
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Learning Tree East
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4540 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 266-3590
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Lolie Eccles Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
344 E Broadway
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 537-5502
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Miss Billies Kids Kampus
Daycare / Preschool
232 W 800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 322-5683
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Montessori Building Blocks
Montessori School
5218 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 968-6649
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
1303 S 1100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 467-6024
Grades: NS-PK
| students
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Salt Lake City, Utah Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Benjamin Franklin Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School (Latter Day Saints)
825 N 300 W Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 466-4326
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Gateway Academy (Closed 2013)
All-boys | Alternative School
2487 S 700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 463-7888
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Salt Lake City, UT?
The top ranked private schools in Salt Lake City, UT include Mount Vernon Academy, Challenger School - Salt Lake and Challenger School - Holladay.
How many private schools are located in Salt Lake City, UT?
48 private schools are located in Salt Lake City, UT.
How much do private schools cost in Salt Lake City, UT?
The average tuition cost is $9,952, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $10,235.
How diverse are private schools in Salt Lake City, UT?
Salt Lake City, UT private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Utah private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Salt Lake City, UT go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake City, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salt Lake City, UT?
33% of private schools in Salt Lake City, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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