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The McGillis School

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668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

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The McGillis School is an independent private school rooted in Jewish values and open to all children, K-8.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked UT School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 386 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,640
Acceptance rate: 74%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/Language-based, mild learning differences

Year Founded

1990

Summer School Offered

Yes

First Day of School

Tue. Aug 25, 2026

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 3, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

386 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

52%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Comfortable playclothes

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,640

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Tuition Notes

Lower School Tuition: $24,640; Middle School Tuition: $26955; The Learning Center Tuition: $38195 (for students with language-based learning differences)

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer @ McGillis is open to enrolled McGillis students; camps vary by week.

% on Financial Aid

19%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$12,874

Acceptance Rate

74%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cassi Lanie

Admissions Associate

Steph Duffy

Endowment Size

$7.8 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Mountain BikingSoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Gay Straight Alliance

School Notes

School Mascot: Magpies

McGillis is home to over 350 students spread across three divisions - Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and The Learning Center, or TLC, which serves students with language-based learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia) in 3rd through 8th Grade.We learn and play on our urban campus located in the Douglas Neighborhood near downtown Salt Lake City.
We are an independent private school, meaning that we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a Board of Trustees, and are accredited by NWAIS, the Northwest Association of Independent Schools.
At McGillis, we know our students excel academically. But even more important: Their learning is human-centered-full of wonder, vibrance, and joy.
McGillis is unique because we are a secular school founded on six Jewish values that we believe are universal. With those values and our mission as our foundation and guiding lights, our educators have built a student-centered, progressive, academically vigorous program that builds on itself year after year, Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Our Why. We know that tomorrow's leaders will need to be collaborators who not only think critically, but who also want to create a better world.
Our How. To that end, McGillis teachers weave our values into lesson plans, discussions, and projects, starting with our youngest learners. This integrated learning results not only in students who get great test scores and are ready for high school, but who are also developing into kind and empathetic humans.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The McGillis School cost?

The McGillis School's tuition is approximately $24,640 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The McGillis School?

The acceptance rate of The McGillis School is 74%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.

What sports does The McGillis School offer?

The McGillis School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Mountain Biking, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is The McGillis School's ranking?

The McGillis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for The McGillis School?

The application deadline for The McGillis School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is The McGillis School located?

The McGillis School is located in the East Central neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 4 other private schools located in East Central.

School Reviews

5 2/11/2020

I go to school here, and it is wonderful! No bullies, an excellent education at all levels/experiences and the friendliest staff you have ever known. They aren't loose, but they aren't strict. It's wonderful here! Come, be a part of my kehilah (community)!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kehilah Kid

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked UT School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 386 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,640
Acceptance rate: 74%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Salt Lake City, UT is $11,425 for elementary schools and $12,539 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Salt Lake City, UT is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).