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Most Selective Private High Schools in Utah

Name: Utah Average Acceptance Rate Trends (High School)
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The average private high school acceptance rate in Utah is 80% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Utah is Aim Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# UT Schools Ranked: 15
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 10%–95%
UT School Avg.: 78%
National School Avg.: 85%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# UT Schools Ranked: 15
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 10%–95%
UT School Avg.: 78%
National School Avg.: 85%

Utah Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-6.0%) (-5% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Utah (UT) avg
2025	81%	79% (▼ 1 pp)
2024	81%	80% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	81%	81% (▼ 4 pp)
2022	81%	85% (▼ 1 pp)
2021	81%	86% (— 0 pp)
2020	81%	86% (▼ 1 pp)
2019	81%	87% (— 0 pp)
2018	80%	87% (▲ 2 pp)
2017	81%	85% (▲ 1 pp)
2016	80%	84% (▲ 6 pp)
2015	81%	78%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Utah (acceptance rate range: 10%–95%, avg 78%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah average private high schools acceptance rate?

The Utah average private high schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in Utah?

The top ranked private high schools in Utah include Aim Academy, Rowland Hall and The Waterford School.

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