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Utah Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 2,823 students in Utah.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Utah private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Utah include The McGillis School, The Waterford School, and Wasatch Academy.
These schools make up 5% of the 128 private schools in Utah and 16% of its 17,319 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Utah (2026-27)

Rowland Hall Photo
Rowland Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 987 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 36
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
(30)
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Wasatch Academy Photo
Wasatch Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
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The McGillis School Photo
The McGillis School
Gr: K-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
(1)
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The Waterford School Photo
The Waterford School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,093 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
(18)
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Map of Alpine Academy - Mountain View Campus
Alpine Academy - Mountain View Campus
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
All-girls
1280 Whispering Horse Dr
Tooele, UT 84074
(800) 244-1113
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Park City Day School Photo
Park City Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 2
3120 W Pinebrook Rd
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 649-2791
(8)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Utah?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Utah include The McGillis School, The Waterford School, and Wasatch Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Utah?
6 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Utah.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Utah?
Utah private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Utah private school average of 26%.
6
Private Schools
2,823
Students
$36,453
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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