Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Utah

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Utah is 79% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Utah is Aim Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 76%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Utah (2025-26)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Aim Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: K-12
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Rank: #22.
Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool
Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool Photo - Meadow Ridge Academy - stock image
(Latter Day Saints)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 12%
Grades: 5-8
Meadow Ridge Academy
West Jordan, UT 84088
(888) 888-8888
Rank: #33.
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
1065 E 700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 364-5624
Rank: #44.
St. John The Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 6-8
300 E 11800 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
1325 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rowland Hall
Rowland Hall Photo - As Utah's oldest independent, coeducational day school, Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence. We're committed to developing people the world needs, and we're known for our warm and welcoming community, academic excellence, and focus on the whole student.
(29)
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-12
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
The Waterford School
The Waterford School Photo
(18)
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-12
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
The Herritage School
The Herritage School Photo - Our relationship-based model ensures students feel cared for, and their changes happen from the inside out.
Special Education School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
5600 Heritage School Dr
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wasatch Academy
Wasatch Academy Photo - Wasatch Academy sits on a beautiful 35-acre campus located in central Utah, 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City in the quaint town of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Rank: #1010.
The McGillis School
The McGillis School Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: K-8
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Arches Academy
Arches Academy Photo - Taking our students out of the classroom and into the real world is a key part of the interactive learning Arches Academy is known for. Frequent field trips are the norm, and older grades have the opportunity to go on overnight trips to Hawaii, Boston, or New York! Where will we go next?
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-9
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Evevations Academy
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 8-12
2650 W 2700 S
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 773-0200
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Liahona Academy For Youth
Liahona Academy For Youth Photo
All-boys
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
325 West 600 North
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8515
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
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)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
205 1st Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
New Haven School
New Haven School Photo
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 8-12
2172 East 7200 South
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Realms Of Inquiry
Realms Of Inquiry Photo - Experiential program
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Rank: #1818.
St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: K-8
11835 S 3600 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-6020
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Saint John the Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-8
11800 South 300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7614
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Triumph Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
62 S 950 W
Brigham City, UT 84302
(435) 494-1740
Rank: #2121.
Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake
Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake Photo - Students work with a variety of Practical Life materials to develop a sense of order, concentration, coordination and independence. They learn to be part of a community and practice skills in the way of care of self, care of environment, control of movement, and grace and courtesy.
Montessori School
(24)
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: NS-6
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Anthem Preparatory School
Anthem Preparatory School Photo
(Christian)
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Bell Canyon Montessori School
Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-2
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
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)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
1815 East 9800 South
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-3793
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Ivy Hall Academy
Ivy Hall Academy Photo - 4692 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 369-2120
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
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)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
4020 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Trinity Lutheran Academy
Trinity Lutheran Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-7
2260 Red Cliffs Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-6115
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Iqra Academy Of Utah
(Islamic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-6
1293 W 2200 S Ste B
West Valley City, UT 84119
(803) 964-7460
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Layton Christian Academy
Layton Christian Academy Photo - Layton Christian Academy: Preschool - 12th Grade
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2352 E Highway 193
Layton, UT 84040
(801) 771-5433
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo - Home-school conference speaker
Special Program Emphasis (Latter Day Saints)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Pinyon Montessori
Pinyon Montessori Photo - Pinyon Montessori envisions a world where respect, equity, and diversity thrive. We foster an environment where every child's unique potential is encouraged and they are inspired to be compassionate, global citizens.
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-6
515 E 100 S Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(385) 955-5111
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Redeemer Lutheran School
Redeemer Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1955 East Stratford Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 487-6283
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
St. Olaf Catholic School
St. Olaf Catholic School Photo - Saint Olaf Students are Inclusive!
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1793 Orchard Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 295-5341
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Utah average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 79% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Utah?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Utah include Aim Academy, Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool and Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School.

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