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Best Salt Lake City Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 51 private schools serving 8,168 students in Salt Lake City, UT (there are 133 public schools, serving 72,369 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake City, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
The top ranked private schools in Salt Lake City, UT include Rowland Hall, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, and Challenger School - Salt Lake.
The average tuition cost is $11,395, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $14,473.
31% of private schools in Salt Lake City, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Salt Lake City Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenger School - Holladay
Challenger School - Holladay Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4555 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 278-4797
Gr: NS-K
1325 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
Gr: NS-8 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(5)
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rowland Hall
Rowland Hall Photo - As Utah's oldest independent, coeducational day school, Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence. We're committed to developing people the world needs, and we're known for our warm and welcoming community, academic excellence, and focus on the whole student.
(29)
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Gr: PK-12 | 987 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carden Memorial School
(Christian)
(1)
1452 E 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 486-4895
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Tuition listed
Elizabeth Academy
Elizabeth Academy Photo - Elizabeth Academy campus in Millcreek.
Montessori School
(4)
2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Extracurrculars: 8
Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake
Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake Photo - Students work with a variety of Practical Life materials to develop a sense of order, concentration, coordination and independence. They learn to be part of a community and practice skills in the way of care of self, care of environment, control of movement, and grace and courtesy.
Montessori School
(24)
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Gr: NS-6 | 197 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-0097
Gr: PK-K | 188 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Intermountain Christian School
Intermountain Christian School Photo - ICS is tucked along the Wasatch Front at the base of Salt Lake Valley`s Big Cottonwood Canyon. We have direct access to The Greatest Snow on Earth, incredible trails for hiking and biking, and some of the most unique state and national parks in the United States.
(Christian)
(20)
6515 Lion Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
2335 Redondo Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Tuition listed
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Judge Memorial Catholic High School Photo - Game Day at Judge
(Catholic)
(3)
650 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 517-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kearns-saint Ann School
(Catholic)
430 E 2100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 486-0741
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Sports: 2
The Madeleine Choir School
The Madeleine Choir School Photo - The Madeleine Choir School is a Pre-K3 through Eighth Grade school focused on the development of the whole child with an emphasis on choral music.
(Catholic)
(3)
205 1st Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The McGillis School
(1)
668 South 1300 East
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
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1065 E 700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 364-5624
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Realms Of Inquiry
Realms Of Inquiry Photo - Experiential program
(5)
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redeemer Lutheran School
Redeemer Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
1955 East Stratford Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 487-6283
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rowland Hall
720 S Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 355-7485
Gr: PK-12 | 981 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo - Celebrating Junior Achievement
(Catholic)
(9)
4501 W 5215 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 966-1571
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Catholic)
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - We are a small private Christian school with a diverse population of students. Our teachers focus on interactive learning experiences to help students better absorb what they learn.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(9)
4020 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bennion Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3337 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84129
(385) 255-9863
Gr: PK | 65 students
Buttons N Bows
Alternative School
(1)
2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Gr: NS-2 | 42 students Tuition listed
C Street Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
12 C St
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 328-3043
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Carmen B Pingree Center
Special Education School
780 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 581-0194
Gr: Inquire with school | 91 students
The Chiron Academy
Special Education School
2020 E 3300 S Ste 15
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 557-1579
Gr: 3-12 | 34 students
Elizabeth Academy Secondary School
Elizabeth Academy Secondary School Photo
Montessori School
1838 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 296-0600
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
Po Box 701020
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Kids World Academy
Special Education School
1328 Stern Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 243-4991
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
La Europa Academy
All-girls | Special Education School
Po Box 575780
Salt Lake City, UT 84157
(801) 268-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
La Europa Academy
La Europa Academy Photo - Great Room View 1
All-girls
1121 Vine Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 916-5696
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Learning Tree East
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4540 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 266-3590
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Lolie Eccles Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
344 E Broadway
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 537-5502
Gr: K | 17 students
Miss Billies Kids Kampus
Daycare / Preschool
232 W 800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 322-5683
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Benjamin Franklin Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School (Latter Day Saints)
825 N 300 W Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 466-4326
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Academy (Closed 2013)
All-boys | Alternative School
2487 S 700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 463-7888
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
4998 Galleria Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 217-4555
Gr: PK-3 | 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Salt Lake City, UT?
The top ranked private schools in Salt Lake City, UT include Rowland Hall, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, and Challenger School - Salt Lake.
How many private schools are located in Salt Lake City?
51 private schools are located in Salt Lake City.
How much do private schools cost in Salt Lake City?
The average tuition cost is $11,395, which is lower than the Utah private school average tuition cost of $14,473.
How diverse are private schools in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Utah private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Salt Lake City go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake City are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salt Lake City?
31% of private schools in Salt Lake City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Salt Lake City are often viewed compared to one another?

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