Top 20 Best Salt Lake County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 88 private schools serving 13,808 students in Salt Lake County, UT (there are 327 public schools, serving 211,531 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 best top ranked private schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Challenger School - Salt Lake, Challenger School - Holladay and Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City.
The average tuition cost is $8,977, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $10,235.
32% of private schools in Salt Lake County, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Salt Lake County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthem Preparatory School
Anthem Preparatory School Photo
(Christian)
(15)
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
Grades: PK-12
| 240 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
10670 S 700 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 572-6686
Grades: NS-8
| students
2247 West 8660 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 565-1058
Grades: NS-1
| 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
Bell Canyon Montessori School
Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Grades: PK-2
| 67 students
Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School Photo - Second Grade in Science Lab. Understanding the world around us is an important part of our science curriculum.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1815 East 9800 South
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-3793
Grades: NS-8
| 108 students
Aim Academy
Special Program Emphasis
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Grades: K-12
| students
Carden Memorial School
(1)
1452 E 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 486-4895
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park Photo
Montessori School
10995 S River Front Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 968-0100
Grades: PK-2
| 312 students
Daybreak Academy
11221 S Copper Rock Dr
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 878-1788
Grades: PK-3
| 257 students
Elizabeth Academy
Montessori School
2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Grades: PK-11
| 249 students
2755 Decker Lake Ln
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 908-7826
Grades: K-8
| 456 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
Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School Photo - Music & Movement Enrichment Class
Alternative School (Christian)
(9)
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Grades: PK-1
| 100 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
Juan Diego Catholic High School
Juan Diego Catholic High School Photo - Juan Diego's 56 acre campus is 20 minutes from ski canyons and Salt Lake City.
(Catholic)
(10)
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 733 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
Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool
Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool Photo - Meadow Ridge Academy - stock image
(Latter Day Saints)
(2)
Meadow Ridge Academy
West Jordan, UT 84088
(888) 888-8888
Grades: 5-8
| students
Newcastle Preschool
Newcastle Preschool Photo - Newcastle Pre-K students participate in daily writing activities
Daycare / Preschool
12257 S 800 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-0622
Grades: NS
| 370 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. John The Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
300 E 11800 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7606
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Saint John the Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
11800 South 300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7614
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Catholic)
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
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Salt Lake County 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
1785 W 7888 S
West Jordan, UT 84088
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
9269 Teal Cir
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 733-9737
Grades: K-1
| 5 students
8265 W 2700 S
Magna, UT 84044
(801) 243-1636
Grades: 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 Challenger School - Salt Lake, Challenger School - Holladay and Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City.
How many private schools are located in Salt Lake County, UT?
88 private schools are located in Salt Lake County, UT.
How much do private schools cost in Salt Lake County, UT?
The average tuition cost is $8,977, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $10,235.
How diverse are private schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
Salt Lake County, UT private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Utah private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Salt Lake County, UT go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake County, 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 County, UT?
32% of private schools in Salt Lake County, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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