Arches Academy Photo - Taking our students out of the classroom and into the real world is a key part of the interactive learning Arches Academy is known for. Frequent field trips are the norm, and older grades have the opportunity to go on overnight trips to Hawaii, Boston, or New York! Where will we go next?

Best Utah County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private elementary schools serving 2,817 students in Utah County, UT.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Utah County, UT include Challenger School - Traverse Mountain, American Heritage School, and Arches Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Utah private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
14% of private elementary schools in Utah County, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).

Top-Ranked Utah County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Academy
Arches Academy Photo - Taking our students out of the classroom and into the real world is a key part of the interactive learning Arches Academy is known for. Frequent field trips are the norm, and older grades have the opportunity to go on overnight trips to Hawaii, Boston, or New York! Where will we go next?
(3)
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Gr: NS-9 | 149 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Gr: NS-8
Alta Independent
(1)
2975 Executive Way
Lehi, UT 84043
(888) 423-9192
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students
American Heritage School
American Heritage School Photo - A culture of kindness and honor permeate the friendships of AHS students, teachers, and employees.
(Latter Day Saints)
(8)
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
Gr: K-12 | 1,130 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Belmont Classical Academy
Belmont Classical Academy Photo - Belmont: The Classical, Christian School in American Fork, Utah
(Christian)
75 N. 100 E.
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 252-4160
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Herritage School
The Herritage School Photo - Our relationship-based model ensures students feel cared for, and their changes happen from the inside out.
Special Education School
(3)
5600 Heritage School Dr
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Ivy Hall Academy
Ivy Hall Academy Photo - 4692 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo - Home-school conference speaker
Special Program Emphasis (Latter Day Saints)
(3)
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
782 S River Rd. #16
Saint George, UT 84790
(800) 200-6869
Gr: 6-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cascade Mountain High School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
1790 N State St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 224-8255
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
Kids Village
1641 N State St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 235-9999
Gr: K-3 | 75 students
Maple Lake Academy
Alternative School
6155 S 2400 W
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Tuition listed
Meridian School
1440 W Center St
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 369-2120
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountain Point Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 456
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Gr: 8-11 | 18 students
Nahunta Hall
Montessori School
40 S 100 E
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 319-1152
Gr: PK-10 | 29 students
New Haven School
New Haven School Photo
All-girls
2172 East 7200 South
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
New Haven School
All-girls
228 W 400 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 423-5342
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students
Provo Canyon School - Springville Campus
Special Education School
763 N 1650 W
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-3910
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students
Provo Canyon School-provo Campus
All-boys | Special Education School
4501 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 227-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students
Telos Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
870 W Center St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 426-8800
Gr: 8-12 | 53 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Utah County, Utah

Utah County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1897 N 135 W
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 225-5065
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
105 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-2121
Gr: 8-12 | 60 students
New Hope Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
100 N 100 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 772-1092
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Provo S D A School (Closed 2004)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
255 South 700 East
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-2979
Gr: K-8 | 25 students

Overview

This County (Utah County)
This State (UT)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,817 Students
17,284 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
341 Teachers
1,801 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1135
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,465
$13,414
Average Summer Program Cost
$680
$817
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,077
$5,464
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$10.2 million
$22.83 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
28 Students
125 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
126 Students
901 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
237 Students
1,400 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
73 Students
603 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,895 Students
9,936 Students
% White Students
60%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
97 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
791 Students
4,131 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Utah County, UT?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Utah County, UT include Challenger School - Traverse Mountain, American Heritage School, and Arches Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Utah County?
21 private elementary schools are located in Utah County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Utah County?
Utah County private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Utah private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Utah County?
14% of private elementary schools in Utah County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Utah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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