Best Grand County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 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 81%.
100% of private schools in Grand County, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Grand County (2026-27)

Daystar Adventist Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
320 E. Castleton Rd
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7719

Overview

Category
This State (UT)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
15 Students
22,354 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
2,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
$13,123
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
143 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,057 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,812 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
740 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%
# White Students
10 Students
11,586 Students
% White Students
67%
51%
# 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
7,012 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
31%
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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