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Best Draper Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Newcastle Preschool, Saint John the Baptist Middle School, and St. John The Baptist Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is same as the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
43% of private schools in Draper, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Draper 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 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

Overview

This Town (Draper)
This State (UT)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,890 Students
22,166 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
141 Teachers
2,081 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
20 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
30 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,163
$13,468
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,458
$5,358
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$22.83 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
16 Students
143 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
91 Students
1,058 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
214 Students
1,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
8%
# Black Students
40 Students
753 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
692 Students
11,624 Students
% White Students
45%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
132 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
461 Students
6,653 Students
% of Others Students
30%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Draper, UT?
The top-ranked private schools in Draper, UT include Newcastle Preschool, Saint John the Baptist Middle School, and St. John The Baptist Middle School.
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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