Arches Academy Photo - The Head of School hike is a beloved tradition from the first weeks of school! The whole school gathers to hike up beautiful Big Springs canyon and eat lunch together, play games, and get to know each other and their teachers! The preschool class pictured here loved their adventure on the trail and especially their treat--cookies!

Top 5 Best Utah County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 705 students in Utah County, UT.
The top ranked private preschools in Utah County, UT include Arches Academy, Challenger School - Traverse Mountain, and Belmont Classical Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Utah private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
22% of private preschools in Utah County, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).

Top Ranked Utah County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: NS-9
| 149 students
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Ivy Hall Academy
Ivy Hall Academy Photo - 4692 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Milestone Learning Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1165 S 180 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 915-2752
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Nahunta Hall
Montessori School
40 S 100 E
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 319-1152
Grades: PK-10
| 29 students
Orem KinderCare
Orem KinderCare Photo - Orem KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
765 E 1200 S
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 226-8970
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Utah County, Utah

Utah County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1897 N 135 W
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 225-5065
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
Discovery Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
105 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-2121
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
New Hope Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
100 N 100 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 772-1092
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Provo S D A School (Closed 2004)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
255 South 700 East
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-2979
Grades: K-8
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Utah County, UT?
The top ranked private preschools in Utah County, UT include Arches Academy, Challenger School - Traverse Mountain, and Belmont Classical Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Utah County?
9 private preschools are located in Utah County.
How diverse are private preschools in Utah County?
Utah County private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Utah private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Utah County?
22% of private preschools in Utah County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).
Which private preschools in Utah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Utah County include: Nahunta Hall vs. Montessori Learning Center

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