Turning Point School in Cedar City, UT is a nonsectarian all–boys alternative school serving grades 9 through 11 with a total enrollment of 25 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 5 full–time teachers in a town–based community setting.
The student population is 50 percent students of color, ranking Turning Point School among the top 20 percent of private schools in Utah for diversity.
Tuition and acceptance rate data are not provided; the school offers a remote town locale in Cedar City.
Nearby Cedar City private schools with similar grade spans include Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy and Havenwood Schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Turning Point School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Turning Point School?
The application deadline for Turning Point School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Turning Point School is Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Havenwood Schools (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Trinity Lutheran Academy (46.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1454 South Campus Drive
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-5555
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-5555
0.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Havenwood Schools
All-girls | Alternative School
465 W 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2500
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2500
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students
9400 W. 2400 S.
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
9.9 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1338 E 600 S
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
18.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
730 Spring Dr
Toquerville, UT 84774
(855) 329-8478
Toquerville, UT 84774
(855) 329-8478
30.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1454 South Campus Drive
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-5555
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-5555
0.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Havenwood Schools
All-girls | Alternative School
465 W 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2500
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2500
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students
9400 W. 2400 S.
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
9.9 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1338 E 600 S
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
18.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
730 Spring Dr
Toquerville, UT 84774
(855) 329-8478
Toquerville, UT 84774
(855) 329-8478
30.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Havenwood Schools
All-girls | Alternative School
465 W 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2500
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2500
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students
9400 W. 2400 S.
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
9.9 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
730 Spring Dr
Toquerville, UT 84774
(855) 329-8478
Toquerville, UT 84774
(855) 329-8478
30.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Falcon Ridge Ranch
All-girls | Alternative School
633 E Highway 9
Virgin, UT 84779
(855) 973-0334
Virgin, UT 84779
(855) 973-0334
31 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
325 West 600 North
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8515
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8515
36.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran Academy ![Trinity Lutheran Academy Photo]( "Trinity Lutheran Academy Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2260 Red Cliffs Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-6115
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-6115
46.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Centennial KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
651 E Centennial Pkwy
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 445-7636
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 445-7636
149.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Csn Early Childhood Education Lab School
Daycare / Preschool
3200 E Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 651-4004
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 651-4004
150.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cedar North School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 W 200 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2845
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Success Suu
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
351 W University Blvd, Mc205
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Cedar South School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
499 W 400 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2850
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Iron County Preschool
Special Education School
638 W 500 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2801
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2801
0.9 miles
Gr: PK | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Cedar City High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 W 600 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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