Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked UT School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Alta Independent
About the School
- Alta Independent is a nonsectarian, co–educational private school in Lehi, UT, serving grades 7 through 12 in a suburban community.
- The school has a total enrollment of 216 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 20 teachers.
- Approximately 10.7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- Alta Independent ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for having one of the largest student bodies.
- The school offers regular elementary and secondary programs without religious affiliation in the Lehi suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked UT School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Alta Independent ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alta Independent often compared to?
Alta Independent is often viewed alongside schools like Challenger School - Traverse Mountain by visitors of our site.
What is Alta Independent's ranking?
Alta Independent ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Alta Independent?
The application deadline for Alta Independent is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Alta Independent vs. Challenger School - Traverse Mountain
The nearest high school and elementary school to Alta Independent is Mountain Point Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Challenger School - Traverse Mountain (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 18 students
Alternative School
Po Box 456
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students
All-girls
228 W 400 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 423-5342
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13249 S Redwood Rd
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 580-9318
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
75 N. 100 E.
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 230-5524
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 18 students
Alternative School
Po Box 456
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students
All-girls
228 W 400 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 423-5342
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
75 N. 100 E.
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 230-5524
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Alternative School
12595 Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 18 students
Alternative School
Po Box 456
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students
All-girls
228 W 400 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 423-5342
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13249 S Redwood Rd
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 580-9318
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
75 N. 100 E.
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 230-5524
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13249 S Redwood Rd
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 580-9318
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
75 N. 100 E.
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 230-5524
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1640 West 13200 South
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-4000
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: NS | 370 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12257 S 800 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-0622
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Hills Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 West 2450 North
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8400
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8400
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Fox Hollow School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 W 3200 N
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8706
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8706
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Traverse Mountain School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 W Chapel Ridge Rd
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8725
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8725
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 881 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
North Point School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 W 1900 N
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8722
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8722
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 1,128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Eaglecrest School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2760 N 300 W
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8703
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8703
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
School Reviews
5 4/22/2021
My son began with Alta Independent the second half of his junior year in high school. The qualify of academic programs have rivaled the best public schools. The flexibility offered for extracurricular activities has been great. More than anything, Alta has taught him to be an independent self starter. He has learned so much and has been accepted to the college of his choice. My wife and I are so pleased with Alta and highly recommend Alta as an alternative to public and private schooling.
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