Mount Vernon Academy Photo

Top 5 Best Salt Lake City Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 3,396 students in Salt Lake City, UT.
The top ranked private high schools in Salt Lake City, UT include Rowland Hall, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, and Rowland Hall.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Utah private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
19% of private high schools in Salt Lake City, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Salt Lake City Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(4)
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 987 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
Grades: PK-12
| 289 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Realms Of Inquiry
Realms Of Inquiry Photo - Experiential program
(5)
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rowland Hall
720 S Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 355-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 981 students
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
The Chiron Academy
Special Education School
2020 E 3300 S Ste 15
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 557-1579
Grades: 3-12
| 34 students
Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
Po Box 701020
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
La Europa Academy
All-girls | Special Education School
Po Box 575780
Salt Lake City, UT 84157
(801) 268-9300
Grades: 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
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Mount Olympus Preparatory/eva Carlston Academy
Mount Olympus Preparatory/eva Carlston Academy Photo - Academics should prepare students for a life of thoughtful and energetic contribution. At Eva Carlston, we help girls discover the unique set of intellectual strengths that will fuel those contributions.
All-girls | Alternative School
(4)
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Reid School
Reid School Photo - Why is Reid School the best choice? Highest ranked reading/writing program for notable effects . . . Inexpensive . . . Small class sizes . . . Large faculty . . . Every second of time used with effective instruction in a broad array of choices . . . Hands-on experiences . . . Everyone masters.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2965 East Evergreen Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 466-4214
Grades: PK-9
| 78 students
University Academy
Alternative School
501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 587-3153
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
5770 S 1500 W Bldg A
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 313-7866
Grades: 2-12
| 44 students
Woodland Hills School
5858 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 266-1262
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Benjamin Franklin Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School (Latter Day Saints)
825 N 300 W Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 466-4326
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Gateway Academy (Closed 2013)
All-boys | Alternative School
2487 S 700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 463-7888
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
4998 Galleria Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 217-4555
Grades: PK-3
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Salt Lake City, UT?
The top ranked private high schools in Salt Lake City, UT include Rowland Hall, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, and Rowland Hall.
How many private high schools are located in Salt Lake City?
16 private high schools are located in Salt Lake City.
How diverse are private high schools in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is same as the Utah private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Salt Lake City?
19% of private high schools in Salt Lake City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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