Daystar Adventist Academy Photo - DayStar Adventist Academy Entrance

Best Grand County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 15 students in Grand County, UT (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,526 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Grand County, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Grand County, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Schools in Grand County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Daystar Adventist Academy
Daystar Adventist Academy Photo - DayStar Adventist Academy Entrance
(Seventh Day Adventist)
320 E. Castleton Rd
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7719
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Grand County)
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
15 Students
22,272 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
2,079 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
$13,596
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
143 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,058 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
753 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%
# White Students
10 Students
11,624 Students
% White Students
66%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
132 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
6,683 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Grand County, UT?
1 private schools are located in Grand County, UT.
What percentage of students in Grand County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Grand County are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grand County?
100% of private schools in Grand County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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