For the 2025 school year, there are 31 alternative private schools serving 1,368 students in Utah.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Utah include I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center, Hilltop Christian School, and Sorenson`s Ranch School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
6% of alternative private schools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top Ranked Utah Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
2 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-0097
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-0097
Gr: PK-K | 188 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Sorenson`s Ranch School
Alternative School
410 N. 100 E.
Koosharem, UT 84744
(435) 638-7318
Koosharem, UT 84744
(435) 638-7318
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students
2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Gr: NS-2 | 42 students Tuition listed
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Alternative School
770 E Saint George Blvd
Saint George, UT 84770
(800) 782-2888
Saint George, UT 84770
(800) 782-2888
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students
Copper Hills Youth Center
Alternative School
5899 Rivendell Dr
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 304-7171
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 304-7171
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students
Coral Sands Academy
Alternative School
91 W 1470 S Ste 101b
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 525-4343
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 525-4343
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students
Discovery Ranch
All-boys | Alternative School
1308 S 1600 W
Mapleton, UT 84664
(385) 327-7350
Mapleton, UT 84664
(385) 327-7350
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Dorius Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
2431 N 400 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Evoke Therapy Programs
Alternative School
2711 Santa Clara Dr Ste 400
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(866) 411-6600
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(866) 411-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students
Falcon Ridge Ranch
All-girls | Alternative School
633 E Highway 9
Virgin, UT 84779
(855) 973-0334
Virgin, UT 84779
(855) 973-0334
Gr: 6-12 | 22 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
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students
Intermountain Summit School
Alternative School
4387 Harrison Blvd Suite C4
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 387-4975
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 387-4975
Gr: 7-11 | 7 students
1338 E 600 S
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Life Misssion School
Alternative School (Christian)
301 Long Canyon Point Rd Monticello
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 459-9796
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 459-9796
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Tuition listed
Maple Lake Academy
Alternative School
6155 S 2400 W
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Tuition listed
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Mountain Point Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 456
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Gr: 8-11 | 18 students
Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy
Alternative School
2431 N. Hillfield Road
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Gr: 9-12
Oxbow Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
95 N State St
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students
Oxford Academy
Alternative School
1864 W 12600S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 501-0228
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 501-0228
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Pine Ridge Academy At Youth Care Of Utah
Alternative School
12595 Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Tuition listed
11175 S Redwood Rd
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 484-9911
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 484-9911
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
Sundance Canyon Academy
Alternative School
6948 Dusty Rose Circle
Herriman, UT 84096
(866) 678-2425
Herriman, UT 84096
(866) 678-2425
Gr: 9-12
65 N 1150 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 216-9652
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 216-9652
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Tuition listed
870 W Center St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 426-8800
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 426-8800
Gr: 8-12 | 53 students
Turning Point School
All-boys | Alternative School
121 N 1550 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-8168
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-8168
Gr: 9-11 | 25 students
Uinta Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
3746 S. 4800 W.
Wellsville, UT 84339
(435) 245-2600
Wellsville, UT 84339
(435) 245-2600
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
University Academy
Alternative School
501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 587-3153
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 587-3153
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
Wasatch Canyons Academy At Primary Childrens Hosp
Alternative School
5770 S 1500 W Bldg A
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 313-7866
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 313-7866
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
White River Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
275 W 100 S
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Utah?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Utah include I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center, Hilltop Christian School, and Sorenson`s Ranch School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Utah?
31 alternative private schools are located in Utah.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Utah?
Utah alternative private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Utah private school average of 26%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Utah?
6% of alternative private schools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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