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The Waterford School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (UT)
American Heritage School Top 6 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (UT)
The McGillis School Top 5 · Largest Endowment (UT)

Utah Private Schools Belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) serving 2,609 students in Utah.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Affiliations: 33% of private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Utah include The Waterford School, The McGillis School, and American Heritage School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Utah (2026-27)

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American Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 1,130 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 29
Latter Day Saints
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
(8)
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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
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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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 schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Utah?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Utah include The Waterford School, The McGillis School, and American Heritage School.
How many private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) are located in Utah?
4 private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) are located in Utah.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) are religiously affiliated in Utah?
33% of private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints).
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Private Schools
2,609
Students
$21,593
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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