For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 2,609 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 81%.
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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
Gr: K-12 | 1,130 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
Gr: PK-12 | 1,093 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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