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Summit Christian Academy Top 6 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (UT)

Best Utah Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 5,235 students in Utah. You can also find more schools membership associations in Utah.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Utah include Summit Christian Academy, American Heritage School, and Elizabeth Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,067, which is higher than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $13,123.
42% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Latter Day Saints).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Utah (2026-27)

Anthem Preparatory School Photo
Anthem Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
(16)
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American Heritage School Photo
American Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 1,130 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 29
Latter Day Saints
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
(8)
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Elizabeth Academy Photo
Elizabeth Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
(4)
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The Heritage School Photo
The Heritage School
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
5600 Heritage School Dr
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
(3)
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Intermountain Christian School Photo
Intermountain Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
Christian
6515 Lion Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
(20)
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Juan Diego Catholic High School Photo
Juan Diego Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
(10)
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Layton Christian Academy Photo
Layton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2352 E Highway 193
Layton, UT 84040
(801) 771-5433
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Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Latter Day Saints)
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
(3)
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Realms Of Inquiry Photo
Realms Of Inquiry
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
(5)
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Summit Christian Academy Photo
Summit Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
4020 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
(10)
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The Waterford School Photo
The Waterford School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,093 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
(18)
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Elizabeth Academy Secondary School Photo
Elizabeth Academy Secondary School
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Montessori School
1838 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 296-0600
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Map of Faith Baptist Academy
Faith Baptist Academy
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Baptist
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 771-0308
(2)
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Kolob Canyon Rtc Photo
Kolob Canyon Rtc
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 2
All-girls | Alternative School
1338 E 600 S
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
(4)
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La Europa Academy Photo
La Europa Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
All-girls
1121 Vine Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 916-5696
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Moonridge Academy Photo
Moonridge Academy
Gr: 6-9 | 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
All-girls
9400 W. 2400 S.
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
(5)
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Map of Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy
Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy
Gr: 9-12
Alternative School
2431 N. Hillfield Road
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
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Park City Day School Photo
Park City Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 2
3120 W Pinebrook Rd
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 649-2791
(8)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Utah?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Utah include Summit Christian Academy, American Heritage School, and Elizabeth Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Utah?
18 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Utah.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Utah?
The average tuition cost is $14,067, which is higher than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $13,123.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Utah?
Utah private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Utah private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Utah?
42% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Latter Day Saints).
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Private Schools
5,235
Students
$14,067
Avg. Tuition
27%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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