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?

Utah Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private high school faculty in Utah who have attained an advanced degree is 53% (2025-26).
The private high school in Utah with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Realms Of Inquiry, with 99% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 3% 99% Avg. Advanced Degree: 53%

Utah Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025-26)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Realms Of Inquiry
Realms Of Inquiry Photo - Experiential program
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 6-12
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Rank: #22.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 96%
Grades: NS-9
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Rank: #44.
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo - Home-school conference speaker
Special Program Emphasis (Latter Day Saints)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Judge Memorial Catholic High School Photo - Game Day at Judge
(Catholic)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 9-12
650 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 517-2157
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: PK-12
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Rank: #77.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: 9-12
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Rank: #88.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 63%
Grades: PK-12
6515 Lion Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
Rank: #99.
The Waterford School
The Waterford School Photo
(18)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 61%
Grades: PK-12
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Rank: #1111.
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.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 48%
Grades: 8-12
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Rank: #1212.
American Heritage School
American Heritage School Photo - A culture of kindness and honor permeate the friendships of AHS students, teachers, and employees.
(Latter Day Saints)
(8)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 35%
Grades: K-12
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
Rank: #1313.
Layton Christian Academy
Layton Christian Academy Photo - Layton Christian Academy: Preschool - 12th Grade
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
2352 E Highway 193
Layton, UT 84040
(801) 771-5433
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Anthem Preparatory School
Anthem Preparatory School Photo
(Christian)
(15)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: PK-12
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Kolob Canyon Rtc
Kolob Canyon Rtc Photo - Hiking in the beauty of Southern Utah
All-girls | Alternative School
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: 9-12
1338 E 600 S
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
La Europa Academy
La Europa Academy Photo - Great Room View 1
All-girls
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: 9-12
1121 Vine Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 916-5696
Rank: #1717.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 20%
Grades: NS-12
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 369-2120
Rank: #1818.
Mount Olympus Preparatory/Eva Carlston Academy
Mount Olympus Preparatory/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 | Alternative School
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 3%
Grades: 6-12
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Utah who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Utah who have attained an advanced degree is 53% for 2025-26.
Which private high schools in Utah have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top-ranked private high schools in Utah with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Realms Of Inquiry, Arches Academy and Mount Vernon Academy.

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