For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 178 students in Utah.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Utah include Aim Academy and Liahona Preparatory Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the Utah private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private elementary 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.
Top-Ranked Utah Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aim Academy
Special Program Emphasis
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Gr: K-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cascade Mountain High School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
1790 N State St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 224-8255
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 224-8255
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Utah?
The top-ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Utah include Aim Academy and Liahona Preparatory Academy.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Utah?
3 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Utah.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Utah?
33% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints).
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