For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 2,566 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 (2025-26)
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 | 1,075 student Avg. class size: 25 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 | 398 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | 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 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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