The Waterford School Photo

Best Utah Private Elementary Schools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary 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 elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private elementary schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
American Heritage School
American Heritage School Photo - A culture of kindness and honor permeate the friendships of AHS students, teachers, and employees.
(Latter Day Saints)
(8)
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
Gr: K-12 | 1,130 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
The McGillis School
The McGillis School Photo
(1)
668 South 1300 East
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
The Waterford School
The Waterford School Photo
(18)
1480 E 9400 S
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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