For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 2,483 students in Utah. You can also find more schools membership associations in Utah.
The top ranked private schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Utah include The Waterford School, American Heritage School, and The McGillis School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints).
Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Utah (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
Grades: K-12
| 1,075 students
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Grades: K-8
| 398 students
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