Moonridge Academy Photo - Outside of Moonridge Academy residential building

Best Iron County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 112 students in Iron County, UT (there are 21 public schools, serving 15,668 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Iron County, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).

Private Schools in Iron County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Moonridge Academy
Moonridge Academy Photo - Outdoor Adventure
All-girls
(5)
9400 W. 2400 S.
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
Gr: 6-9 | 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1454 South Campus Drive
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-5555
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 8 students

Overview

This County (Iron County)
This State (UT)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
112 Students
22,166 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
2,081 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
143 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,058 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
1,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
753 Students
% Black Students
12%
3%
# White Students
67 Students
11,624 Students
% White Students
59%
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
5 Students
6,653 Students
% of Others Students
4%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Iron County, UT?
2 private schools are located in Iron County, UT.
What percentage of students in Iron County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Iron County are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).

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