Mount Olympus Preparatory/Eva Carlston Academy Photo - Our students participate in art therapy once per week (though they can elect to do more as schedules permit), which includes instruction, practice, and a therapeutic debrief with our therapists. Students who wish to pursue a specific art form in a more in-depth manner may request extra studio time and instruction.

Best Utah Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 25 alternative private elementary schools serving 1,098 students in Utah.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Utah include Hilltop Christian School and Sorenson`s Ranch School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Utah private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
8% of alternative private elementary schools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Utah Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School Photo - Music & Movement Enrichment Class
Alternative School (Christian)
(9)
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sorenson`s Ranch School
Alternative School
410 N. 100 E.
Koosharem, UT 84744
(435) 638-7318
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students
Buttons N Bows
Alternative School
(1)
2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Gr: NS-2 | 42 students Tuition listed
Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisis Center
Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisis Center Photo - Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisis Center
Alternative School
770 E Saint George Blvd
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
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students
Coral Sands Academy
Alternative School
91 W 1470 S Ste 101b
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
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Evoke Therapy Programs
Alternative School
2711 Santa Clara Dr Ste 400
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
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
Havenwood Schools
All-girls | Alternative School
465 W 1600 N
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
Gr: 7-11 | 7 students
Life Misssion School
Alternative School (Christian)
301 Long Canyon Point Rd Monticello
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
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Tuition listed
Mount Olympus Preparatory/Eva Carlston Academy
Mount Olympus Preparatory/Eva Carlston Academy Photo - Academics should prepare students for a life of thoughtful and energetic contribution. At Eva Carlston, we help girls discover the unique set of intellectual strengths that will fuel those contributions.
All-girls | Alternative School
(4)
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
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
Gr: 8-11 | 18 students
Oxbow Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
95 N State St
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students
Oxford Academy
Alternative School
1864 W 12600S
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
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Tuition listed
Stillwater Academy
Alternative School
(4)
11175 S Redwood Rd
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 484-9911
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
Sunrise Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
(1)
65 N 1150 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 216-9652
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Tuition listed
Telos Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
870 W Center St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 426-8800
Gr: 8-12 | 53 students
Uinta Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
3746 S. 4800 W.
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
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
5770 S 1500 W Bldg A
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
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Utah?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Utah include Hilltop Christian School and Sorenson`s Ranch School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Utah?
25 alternative private elementary schools are located in Utah.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Utah?
Utah alternative private elementary schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is same as the Utah private school average of 26%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Utah?
8% of alternative private elementary schools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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