The Heritage School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Located on 19 acres at the base of the Wasatch mountains, The Heritage Community has been a nonprofit leaders of residential care for teenagers ages 12-18 since 1984.
Special Education schools enable students to focus and succeed academically while working with masters-level therapists to overcome or cope with mental health, behavioral health and neurological challenges.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked UT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 110 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Heritage School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Heritage School
7	2
8	10
9	15
10	31
11	32
12	20

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1984

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Campus Size

19 acres

Student Body

Total Students

110 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

83%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Alaina Chatterley

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Fit

DanceFencing

Flag FootballMountain Biking

SnowboardingSoccer

SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Indoor Swimming

Arts and Music Programs:

Performing Arts

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Climbing WallEquestrian Program

HikingMountain Biking

Snow SkiingSnowboarding

Therapeutic Recreation

School Notes

The Elevate Academy is for student suffering from depression or other mood disorders, anxiety or attachment struggles, or who have had traumatic experiences. Elevate's goal is to first engage students in relationships and an active and holistic life, and the second goal is to Empower them to learn skills and implement plans for a bright future.
The Spark Academy leads the nation in neurodiverse and Autism spectrum treatment. Utilizing an attunement-regulation-competency model, Spark first addresses the trauma of living a neurodiverse life which better equips students for the specia skills for a happy, productive future.

School Motto: Quality relationships change lives

For over 30 years parents and professionals have turned to Heritage to help them find the son or daughter they once knew. With years of experience and unmatched staff experience and tenure Heritage is a special place where lives are changed on a daily basis.
Two full gender-specific, year-round schools with six class periods and a rotating schedule enable students to catch up on deficient credits and prepare to transition home. Special ed teachers assist students with learning challenges. Small classroom sizes provide for more individualized attention for our students.
Two dedicated academies targeted on specific diagnosis make it possible for students to overcome challenges they and their families never thought possible. Fulltime therapists provide individual, group and family therapy on a weekly basis. A team of eight residential staff dedicated to each gender, diagnostic and age specific home of 10-14 students build powerful relationships with students. These relationships create an atmosphere where students are comfortable expressing their feelings and emotions.
We help students find their spark with the greatest variety of on-campus activities like drama/theater, equine, athletics, rock climbing, yoga etc. Our proximity to outdoor recreation provides students with world-class experiences such as mountain biking, hiking, camping, rappelling and more.
Over time students and family dynamics change for the better. Relationships are healed, coping skills are developed, weaknesses are strengthened and students are prepared for a healthy and productive life.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Heritage School?

The acceptance rate of The Heritage School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. The Heritage School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Utah with low acceptance rates.

What sports does The Heritage School offer?

The Heritage School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Fit, Dance, Fencing, Flag Football, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is The Heritage School's ranking?

The Heritage School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for The Heritage School?

The application deadline for The Heritage School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The Heritage School located?

The Heritage School is located in the River Bottoms neighborhood of Provo, UT. There are 2 other private schools located in River Bottoms.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 8/3/2022

when I got here a year and 7 months ago I hated this place. later through my stay, I found out that it was helping and now I'm leaving on august 12 and I have improved so much thanks to the staff and kids here I recommend any parent who sends their kid here that it will be worth it. I never thought I could make it and I did and that's huge.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - James

5 8/11/2021

Very grateful to this school! They care about the students! My son is getting better thanks to them.

- Posted by Parent - Marisa S

5 10/9/2020

Was the only place that I felt like the staff genuinely cared and because of the way my home life was I got the help I needed to get my education and without this awesome place Im not sure I would have graduated high school. I am forever grateful for the time I was there, I am now trying to seek out a career there if they will allow me to. Best mentors and the place that I called home for my late adolescent years.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Derek

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Utah County, UT is $6,465 for elementary schools and $6,465 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Utah County, UT is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).