American Heritage School Photo - A culture of kindness and honor permeate the friendships of AHS students, teachers, and employees.

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

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 2,223 students in Utah. You can also find more schools membership associations in Utah.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Utah include American Heritage School and The Waterford School.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Utah private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private high schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints).

Top-Ranked Private High 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 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
The Waterford School
The Waterford School Photo
(18)
1480 E 9400 S
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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