Utah County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 3,392 students in Utah County, UT (there are 196 public schools, serving 156,142 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
13% of private schools in Utah County, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 3,392
  • Average Tuition: $6,465
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Utah County, UT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 3,392
  • Average Tuition: $6,465
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Utah County, UT School Trends

Top Ranked Utah County Private Schools (2026-27)

Challenger School - Traverse Mountain Photo
Gr: NS-8
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Map of Alta Independent
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students
2975 Executive Way
Lehi, UT 84043
(888) 423-9192
(1)
American Heritage School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,130 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 29
Latter Day Saints
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
(8)
Arches Academy Photo
Gr: NS-9 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
(3)
Belmont Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
75 N. 100 E.
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 230-5524
The Heritage School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
5600 Heritage School Dr
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
(3)
Ivy Hall Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Kids Village Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 530 students
1641 N State St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 235-9999
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 Maple Lake Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
6155 S 2400 W
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Map of Meridian School
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students
1440 W Center St
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
Map of Milestone Learning Center Inc
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool
1165 S 180 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
Map of Montessori Learning Center
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 369-2120
Map of Mountain Point Academy
Gr: 8-11 | 18 students
Alternative School
Po Box 456
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Map of Nahunta Hall
Gr: PK-10 | 29 students
Montessori School
40 S 100 E
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 319-1152
Map of New Haven School
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students
All-girls
228 W 400 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 423-5342
New Haven School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
All-girls
2172 East 7200 South
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
Orem KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
765 E 1200 S
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 226-8970
Map of Provo Canyon School - Springville Campus
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students
Special Education School
763 N 1650 W
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-3910
Map of Provo Canyon School-provo Campus
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students
All-boys | Special Education School
4501 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 227-2000
Map of Telos Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 53 students
All-boys | Alternative School
870 W Center St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 426-8800
(1)
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Utah County Private Schools (Closed)

Canyon School for the Arts Photo
Gr: NS-6
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1897 N 135 W
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 225-5065
Map of Discovery Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
105 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-2121
(2)
Map of New Hope Academy
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Special Education School
100 N 100 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 772-1092
Map of Provo S D A School
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
255 South 700 East
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-2979

Overview

Category
This State (UT)
US
# Schools
24 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 5 in Utah County, rising from 19 in 2016 to 24 in 2025.
# Students
3,392 Students
22,307 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private school size up 28 students in Utah County, from 119 in 2016 to 147 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
15%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color rose 5 points in Utah County private schools, from 12% in 2021 to 17% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
377 Teachers
2,114 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio down 2 in Utah County, from 11:1 in 2021 to 9:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1135
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,465
$11,232
Tuition up $539 in Utah County from $5,926 in 2021 to $6,465 in 2025, far below Utah and U.S. averages.
Average Summer Program Cost
$503
$700
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,077
$5,552
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$10.2 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
28 Students
143 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
126 Students
1,057 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
238 Students
1,812 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
73 Students
740 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,906 Students
11,586 Students
% White Students
51%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
132 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
1,354 Students
7,009 Students
% of Others Students
36%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Utah County, UT?
The top ranked private schools in Utah County, UT include Challenger School - Traverse Mountain, Arches Academy, and Alta Independent.
How many private schools are located in Utah County?
22 private schools are located in Utah County.
How diverse are private schools in Utah County?
Utah County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Utah private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Utah County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Utah County are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Utah County?
13% of private schools in Utah County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).
Which private schools in Utah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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