Utah Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools with special program emphasis serving 178 students in Utah.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Utah include Liahona Preparatory Academy and Aim Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private schools with special program emphasis in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 178

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 178

Top Ranked Utah Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Map of Aim Academy
Gr: K-12
Specialized Curriculum
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Latter Day Saints)
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
(3)
Map of Cascade Mountain High School
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
1790 N State St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 224-8255
Map of Sunrise Oasis Academy of Reading
Gr: 1-8
Avg. class size: 3 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 S 2370 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 229-2853

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Utah?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Utah include Liahona Preparatory Academy and Aim Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Utah?
4 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Utah.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Utah?
25% of private schools with special program emphasis in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints).

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