Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo

Best Sandy Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,521 students in Sandy, UT (there are 35 public schools, serving 18,234 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Sandy, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sandy, UT include Hilltop Christian School, Challenger School - Sandy, and Aim Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private schools in Sandy, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Sandy Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
10670 S 700 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 572-6686
Gr: NS-8
Bell Canyon Montessori School
Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aim Academy
Special Program Emphasis
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Gr: K-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School Photo - Music & Movement Enrichment Class
Alternative School (Christian)
(9)
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School Photo - Our campus is nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountain Range, enjoying a quiet neighborhood setting away from major streets and road traffic. Over eight acres provide us with generous indoor and outdoor space. Blessed Beginnings Daycare is housed separately from our older students with access to a very large, park-like playground that is available only to our smallest
(Catholic)
1745 E 9800 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-5311
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School Photo - Second Grade in Science Lab. Understanding the world around us is an important part of our science curriculum.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
1815 East 9800 South
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-3793
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Etc Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
9825 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 523-8500
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Sandy KinderCare
Sandy KinderCare Photo - Sandy KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
9165 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 572-1766
Gr: NS-PK | 27 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sandy, Utah

Sandy, Utah Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9269 Teal Cir
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 733-9737
Gr: K-1 | 5 students
181 E 8960 S
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 987-3589
Gr: NS | 48 students

Overview

This Town (Sandy)
This State (UT)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,521 Students
22,354 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
164 Teachers
2,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1310
(Out of 1600)
1226
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,285
$13,123
Average Summer Program Cost
$47
$665
Average % on Financial Aid
16%
35%
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$20.95 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
143 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
191 Students
1,057 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
1,812 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
45 Students
740 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,039 Students
11,586 Students
% White Students
58%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
132 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
417 Students
7,012 Students
% of Others Students
23%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sandy, UT?
The top-ranked private schools in Sandy, UT include Hilltop Christian School, Challenger School - Sandy, and Aim Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sandy?
9 private schools are located in Sandy.
How diverse are private schools in Sandy?
Sandy private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Utah private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Sandy go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Sandy are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sandy?
33% of private schools in Sandy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Sandy are often viewed compared to one another?

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