Most Selective Private Preschools in Utah

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Utah is 87% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in Utah is Rowland Hall and The Waterford School, each with an acceptance rate of 67%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # UT Schools Ranked: 20
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 67%–100%
  • UT School Avg.: 88%
  • National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # UT Schools Ranked: 20
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 67%–100%
  • UT School Avg.: 88%
  • National School Avg.: 87%

Utah Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0% since 2016)

Show school map — Utah (acceptance rate range: 67%–100%, avg 88%)
Acceptance Rate Range: 67% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Utah (2026-27)

Rowland Hall Photo
#1(T1–T2)Rowland Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 987 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 36
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
(30)
The Waterford School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,093 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
(18)
Arches Academy Photo
Gr: NS-9 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
(3)
Applied Scholastics Academy of Salt Lake City Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
The Madeleine Choir School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
205 1st Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
(5)
Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
(24)
Anthem Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
(16)
Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
(1)
Grace Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1815 East 9800 South
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-3793
(4)
Map of Montessori Children's House
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 6 students
Montessori School
1303 S 1100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 467-6024
Map of Montessori Learning Center
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 369-2120
Trinity Lutheran Academy Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2260 Red Cliffs Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-6115
Map of Iqra Academy Of Utah
#13(T13–T18)Iqra Academy Of Utah
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Islamic
1293 W 2200 S Ste B
West Valley City, UT 84119
(803) 964-7460
(2)
Layton Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2352 E Highway 193
Layton, UT 84040
(801) 771-5433
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Latter Day Saints)
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
(3)
Pinyon Montessori Photo
#13(T13–T18)Pinyon Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
515 E 100 S Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(385) 955-5111
(3)
St. Olaf Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1793 Orchard Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 295-5341
(3)
Wasatch Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
585 39th St
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 392-5784
Hilltop Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Christian)
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
(9)
Newcastle Preschool Photo
#19(T19–T20)Newcastle Preschool
Gr: NS | 370 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12257 S 800 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-0622

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Utah average private preschools acceptance rate is 87% for 2026-27.
What are the most selective private preschools in Utah?
The top ranked private preschools in Utah include Rowland Hall, The Waterford School and Arches Academy.

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