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Most Selective Private High Schools in Utah

The average private high school acceptance rate in Utah is 81% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Utah is Aim Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 81%

Most Selective Private High 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.
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Judge Memorial Catholic High School Photo - Game Day at Judge
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: 9-12
650 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 517-2157
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
Evevations Academy
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 8-12
2650 W 2700 S
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 773-0200
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Applied Scholastics Academy of Salt Lake City
Applied Scholastics Academy of Salt Lake City Photo - Pals for life!
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1714. - 17.
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: #14 - 1714. - 17.
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: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 369-2120
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Daystar Adventist Academy
Daystar Adventist Academy Photo - DayStar Adventist Academy Entrance
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
320 E. Castleton Rd
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7719
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #2222.
Reid School
Reid School Photo - Why is Reid School the best choice? Highest ranked reading/writing program for notable effects . . . Inexpensive . . . Small class sizes . . . Large faculty . . . Every second of time used with effective instruction in a broad array of choices . . . Hands-on experiences . . . Everyone masters.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-9
2965 East Evergreen Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 466-4214
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
St. Joseph Catholic High School
St. Joseph Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(24)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1790 Lake Street Ogden
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 918-4561
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Williamsburg Academy Private School
Williamsburg Academy Private School Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 6-12
782 S River Rd. #16
Saint George, UT 84790
(800) 200-6869

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Utah average private high schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private high schools in Utah?
The top ranked private high schools in Utah include Aim Academy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School and Rowland Hall.

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