Arches Academy Photo - The Head of School hike is a beloved tradition from the first weeks of school! The whole school gathers to hike up beautiful Big Springs canyon and eat lunch together, play games, and get to know each other and their teachers! The preschool class pictured here loved their adventure on the trail and especially their treat--cookies!

Best Orem Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 149 students in Orem, UT.
The top-ranked private preschool in Orem, UT is Arches Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Utah private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.

Top-Ranked Orem Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Academy
Arches Academy Photo - Taking our students out of the classroom and into the real world is a key part of the interactive learning Arches Academy is known for. Frequent field trips are the norm, and older grades have the opportunity to go on overnight trips to Hawaii, Boston, or New York! Where will we go next?
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280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Gr: NS-9 | 149 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orem KinderCare
Orem KinderCare Photo - Orem KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
765 E 1200 S
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 226-8970
Gr: NS-PK
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Orem, Utah Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1897 N 135 W
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 225-5065
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Orem)
This State (UT)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
149 Students
13,561 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
1,215 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
96%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,995
$10,864
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$3,672
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$10.2 million
$28.32 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
48 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
632 Students
% Asian Students
16%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
804 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
374 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
113 Students
5,831 Students
% White Students
76%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
41 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6 Students
5,518 Students
% of Others Students
4%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Orem, UT?
The top-ranked private preschools in Orem, UT is Arches Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Orem?
2 private preschools are located in Orem.

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