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Best Utah Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon private schools serving 1,237 students in Utah.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Utah include Judge Memorial Catholic High School and Juan Diego Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top-Ranked Utah Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Juan Diego Catholic High School
Juan Diego Catholic High School Photo - Juan Diego's 56 acre campus is 20 minutes from ski canyons and Salt Lake City.
(Catholic)
(10)
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Judge Memorial Catholic High School Photo - Game Day at Judge
(Catholic)
(3)
650 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 517-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Utah?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Utah include Judge Memorial Catholic High School and Juan Diego Catholic High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Utah?
2 blue ribbon private schools are located in Utah.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Utah?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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