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 McGillis School, The Waterford School, and American Heritage School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Utah private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
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
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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