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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Top 5 · Highest % Students of Color (UT)
The Madeleine Choir School Top 15 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (UT)

Best Utah Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 3,480 students in Utah. You can also find more schools membership associations in Utah.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Utah include St. John The Baptist Middle School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Utah (2026)

Juan Diego Catholic High School Photo
Juan Diego Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
(10)
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Map of Kearns-saint Ann School
Kearns-saint Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
430 E 2100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 486-0741
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The Madeleine Choir School Photo
The Madeleine Choir School
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
205 1st Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
(5)
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Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1065 E 700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 364-5624
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
4501 W 5215 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 966-1571
(9)
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Map of St. John The Baptist Middle School
St. John The Baptist Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 120 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
300 E 11800 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
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St. Joseph Catholic High School Photo
St. Joseph Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 175 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1790 Lake Street Ogden
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 394-1515
(24)
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2980 Quincy Avenue
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 393-6051
(7)
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St. Olaf Catholic School Photo
St. Olaf Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1793 Orchard Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 295-5341
(3)
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St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
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Blessed Sacrament School Photo
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1745 E 9800 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-5311
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St. Andrew Catholic School Photo
St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
11835 S 3600 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-6020
(3)
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Map of St. Marguerite Catholic School
St. Marguerite Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
15 S 7th St
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-0081
(7)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Utah?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Utah include St. John The Baptist Middle School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Utah?
13 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Utah.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Utah?
Utah private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Utah private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Utah?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
3,480
Students
$11,148
Avg. Tuition
42%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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