Wasatch Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

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Location: Wasatch Academy

120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647

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Tel: (435) 462-1400

www.wasatchacademy.org

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Wasatch Academy Photo #1 - Wasatch Academy sits on a beautiful 35-acre campus located in central Utah, 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City in the quaint town of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.

Wasatch Academy Photo #2 - Wasatch Academy is an inclusive community where people of diverse cultures and nationalities live, study, and play - connected by their similarities and enriched by their differences.

Wasatch Academy Photo #3 - Our campus, established in 1875, is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places and features 28 state-of-the-art and renovated buildings. It is reminiscent to most visitors of a small liberal arts college campus with mature trees, landscaped spaces, and a large grassy quad enclosed by classroom buildings, dormitories, and a student center.

Wasatch Academy Photo #4 - Wasatch Academy's central location provides access to the gateway of outdoor adventuring. With seven national monuments, six national forests, five national parks, 14 world-class ski resorts, and 45 state parks, the greatest snow on earth, and its natural beauty, Utah is a prime location for students looking to do more than just sit in a classroom.

Wasatch Academy Photo #5 - Wasatch Academy offers a myriad of engineering design courses such as, robotics, and rocketry with cross-collaboration in 3D animation & video game design, engineering, digital audio, industrial fabrication, and various levels of computer science.

Wasatch Academy Photo #6 - A stone's throw from recreational riding trails within the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains, our campus boasts unrivaled equestrian facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, a three-mile cross-country course, 20-stall stable paddocks, and over 100 acres of open pasture.

Wasatch Academy Photo #7 - Experienced riders and curious newcomers alike will find the perfect degree of training and guidance tailored to their interests and needs in the Wasatch Academy equestrian program.

Wasatch Academy Photo #8 - Located in the heart of Utah, Wasatch Academy boasts unique access to more than a dozen world-class ski resorts.

Wasatch Academy Photo #9 - Wasatch Academy offers 16 different interscholastic high school sports and welcomes beginner to advanced student-athletes to participate.

Wasatch Academy Photo #10 - To develop a truly versatile education, Wasatch Academy's philosophy engages multiple styles of learning, both inside and out of the classroom.

Wasatch Academy Photo #11 - The English Language Learner Program at Wasatch Academy targets each of the four language communication skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Wasatch Academy Photo #12 - Wasatch Academy is committed to enhancing and supporting each student's unique learning style. Students with identified learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and anxiety, as well as twice-exceptional students, develop tools to realize their potential.

Wasatch Academy Photo #13 - Students engage in experiential learning opportunities that allow them to explore new and unique landscapes, practice leadership skills, and master technical skills.

Wasatch Academy Photo #14 - Our students are accepted into top universities both in the United States and around the world. Historically, 100% of graduating seniors attend competitive colleges and universities.

Wasatch Academy Photo #15 - Performing Arts at Wasatch Academy is a welcoming program for both new and experienced musical artists. Exploratory courses provide students with opportunities to discover their curiosities and talents across a variety of forms and genres.

Wasatch Academy Photo #16 - Outdoor and experiential education aims to provide students with a variety of meaningful learning opportunities that extend into their daily experiences. The program encourages students to explore new and unique landscapes, practice valuable leadership skills, and master technical skills through outdoor pursuits.

Wasatch Academy Photo #17 - Wasatch Academy's athletic program promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, integrity, discipline, positivity, and commitment.

Wasatch Academy, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, is a college and life-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 8-12 and postgraduates, where every student is welcomed as they are and empowered to discover who they want to be.

We provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment that prepares students to do good in our highly connected world through shared experiences.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked UT School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 144 students
Yearly Tuition: $71,000
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 2 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Upcoming Events

Open House - Fri., October 24, 2025 - get more information!

Top Rankings

Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/ dysgraphia/ dyscalculia/ ADHD/ anxiety/ twice-exceptional

Year Founded

1875

Colors

Black, Black/Orange

School Calendar

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Campus Size

35 acres

Student Body

Total Students

144 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chinese Language & Culture

AP Computer Science AAP English Language and Composition

Ap English Literature and CompositionAP Physics C: Mechanics

AP PrecalculusAP Psychology

AP US HistoryAP World History

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / Feb. 2 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$71,000

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Tuition Notes

Includes tuition, room, board, and most weekend activities

% on Financial Aid

38%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$38,787

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Ryan John

Admissions Associate

Rebecca Nied

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$7.7 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

ClimbingCross Country

EquestrianFreestyle Skiing

GolfMountain Biking

Rock ClimbingSnowboarding

SoccerSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

27 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Honor CouncilModel United Nations

National Honor SocietyPeer Tutoring

RoboticsStudent Ambassadors

Student Council (STUCO)Student Government

Student PrefectingSustainability Council

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

CeramicsChoir

Digital ArtsDigital Audio

DrawingEngineering Arts

GuitarOrchestra

PhotographyPrintmaking

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Equestrian ProgramMountain Biking

Rock ClimbingSkateboarding

SkiingSnowboarding

School Notes

School Mascot: Timothy Tiger

Thank you for considering Wasatch Academy for your student. We are excited to work with your family and look forward to learning more about what you are seeking in your student's educational journey! Please call us at (800) 634-4690 or submit an inquiry form for us to reach out to you.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wasatch Academy cost?

Wasatch Academy's tuition is approximately $71,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Wasatch Academy?

The acceptance rate of Wasatch Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Wasatch Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Utah with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Wasatch Academy offer?

Wasatch Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Wasatch Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Utah for most sports offered.

What is Wasatch Academy's ranking?

Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Wasatch Academy?

The application deadline for Wasatch Academy is Dec. 15 / Feb. 2 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Feb. 2 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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