Newcastle Preschool Photo - Newcastle Pre-K students participate in daily writing activities

Best Draper Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,890 students in Draper, UT (there are 11 public schools, serving 9,406 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Draper, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
The top ranked private schools in Draper, UT include Juan Diego Catholic High School, St. John The Baptist Middle School, and Newcastle Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
43% of private schools in Draper, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Draper Private Schools (2025-26)

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 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newcastle Preschool
Newcastle Preschool Photo - Newcastle Pre-K students participate in daily writing activities
Daycare / Preschool
12257 S 800 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-0622
Gr: NS | 370 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
300 E 11800 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 120 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint John the Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
11800 South 300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7614
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Draper KinderCare
Draper KinderCare Photo - Draper KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
12265 South 1190 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1555
Gr: NS-PK
Gateway Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
(1)
11706 S 700 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 523-3479
Gr: 10 | 4 students
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Draper, UT?
The top ranked private schools in Draper, UT include Juan Diego Catholic High School, St. John The Baptist Middle School, and Newcastle Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Draper?
7 private schools are located in Draper.
How diverse are private schools in Draper?
Draper private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Utah private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Draper go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Draper are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Draper?
43% of private schools in Draper are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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