Private Schools in
Utah
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonsectarian | 97 | |
| Roman Catholic | 16 | |
| Christian | 7 | |
| Lutheran | 5 | |
| Latter Day Saints | 4 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 70 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 29 | |
| Special education | 20 | |
| Montessori | 16 | |
| Special program emphasis | 2 |
Private Schools in Utah
There are 139 private schools in Utah that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterford School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 944 | White | 2% | 123 | 1981 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Rowland Hall | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 909 | White | 11% | 123 | 1880 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Rowland Hall | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 906 | White | 35% | 82 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| American Heritage School | KG–12th | Latter Day Saints | 809 | White | 8% | 60 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Juan Diego Catholic High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 733 | White | -21% | 41 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Williamsburg Academy | 6th–12th | Nonsectarian | 580 | White | -2% | 23 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary | PK–5th | Roman Catholic | 513 | White | -19% | 24 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Judge Memorial Catholic High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 504 | White | 23% | 41 | 1921 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| The Madeleine Choir School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 432 | White | 31% | 34 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 400 | White | -56% | 2 | Early childhood/day care center | |
| The Mcgillis School | KG–8th | Nonsectarian | 386 | White | 32% | 43 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Layton Christian Academy | KG–12th | Assembly of God | 348 | White | -17% | 26 | 1993 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. John the Baptist Middle School | 6th–8th | Roman Catholic | 333 | White | 9% | 22 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Carden Memorial School | KG–8th | Christian | 319 | White | 50% | 27 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Joseph Catholic School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 317 | White | 12% | 22 | 1867 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| J. E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 292 | White | 38% | 25 | 1958 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Intermountain Christian School | PK–12th | Christian | 284 | White | 24% | 21 | 1982 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Ensign Peak Academy | 1st–12th | Latter Day Saints | 278 | White | 2% | 8 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Wasatch Academy | 7th–12th | Nonsectarian | 267 | White | -22% | 50 | 1875 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Vincent Del. Paul Parish School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 226 | White | 35% | 18 | 1963 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Alta Independent | 7th–12th | Nonsectarian | 216 | White | 8% | 19 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Pine Ridge Academy | 5th–12th | Nonsectarian | 190 | White | -6% | 5 | 1989 | Special education |
| Ivy Hall Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 189 | White | 35% | 18 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Francis Xavier Catholic School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 182 | Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 11 | 1985 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Liahona Preparatory Academy | PK–12th | Latter Day Saints | 171 | White | 15% | 17 | Special program emphasis |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Utah (41)
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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