The Madeleine Choir School Photo - The Madeleine Choir School is a Pre-K3 through Eighth Grade school focused on the development of the whole child with an emphasis on choral music.

Most Selective Private Schools in Utah

The average private school acceptance rate in Utah is 82% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Utah is Aim Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 83%

Most Selective Private Schools in Utah (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Aim Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: K-12
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Rank: #22.
Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool
Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool Photo - Meadow Ridge Academy - stock image
(Latter Day Saints)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 12%
Grades: 5-8
Meadow Ridge Academy
West Jordan, UT 84088
(888) 888-8888
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rowland Hall
Rowland Hall Photo - As Utah's oldest independent, coeducational day school, Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence. We're committed to developing people the world needs, and we're known for our warm and welcoming community, academic excellence, and focus on the whole student.
(29)
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-12
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
The Waterford School
The Waterford School Photo - Waterford is for students who want to learn, who want to experience so much and do so much. In the process, these students of dramatically different sizes and ages, interests and abilities become remarkably good people, ready to take their place in the world.
(18)
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-12
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
5600 Heritage School Dr
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wasatch Academy
Wasatch Academy Photo - 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.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Rank: #77.
The McGillis School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: K-8
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Rank: #88.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-9
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
The Madeleine Choir School
The Madeleine Choir School Photo - The Madeleine Choir School is a Pre-K3 through Eighth Grade school focused on the development of the whole child with an emphasis on choral music.
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
205 1st Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Realms Of Inquiry
Realms Of Inquiry Photo - Experiential program
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Rank: #1212.
Pinyon Montessori
Pinyon Montessori Photo - Pinyon Montessori envisions a world where respect, equity, and diversity thrive. We foster an environment where every child's unique potential is encouraged and they are inspired to be compassionate, global citizens.
Montessori School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-6
515 E 100 S Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(385) 955-5111
Rank: #1313.
St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School Photo - 1st and 4th graders celebrate Johnny Appleseed day by making applesauce!
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: K-8
11835 S 3600 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-6020
Rank: #1414.
Saint John the Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-8
11800 South 300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7614
Rank: #1515.
Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake
Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake Photo - Service learning with elders who have unique stories and techniques to approaching the world and universe. The best way to get through to a student is to let them explore their surroundings.
Montessori School
(24)
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: NS-6
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Anthem Preparatory School
Anthem Preparatory School Photo
(Latter Day Saints)
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Bell Canyon Montessori School
Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-2
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School Photo - Second Grade in Science Lab. Understanding the world around us is an important part of our science curriculum.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
1815 East 9800 South
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-3793
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-PK
1303 S 1100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 467-6024
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 915-2752
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - We are a small private Christian school with a diverse population of students. Our teachers focus on interactive learning experiences to help students better absorb what they learn.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
4020 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Trinity Lutheran Academy
Trinity Lutheran Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-7
2260 Red Cliffs Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-6115
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Daystar Adventist Academy
Daystar Adventist Academy Photo - DayStar Adventist Academy Entrance
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
320 E. Castleton Rd
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7719
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Iqra Academy Of Utah
(Islamic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-6
1293 W 2200 S Ste B
West Valley City, UT 84119
(803) 964-7460
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Juan Diego Catholic High School
Juan Diego Catholic High School Photo - Juan Diego's 56 acre campus is 20 minutes from ski canyons and Salt Lake City.
(Catholic)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Layton Christian Academy
Layton Christian Academy Photo - Layton Christian Academy: Preschool - 12th Grade
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2352 E Highway 193
Layton, UT 84040
(807) 771-7141
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo - Home-school conference speaker
Special Program Emphasis (Latter Day Saints)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1955 E Stratford Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 487-6283
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
St. Olaf Catholic School
St. Olaf Catholic School Photo - Saint Olaf Students are Inclusive!
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1793 Orchard Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 295-5341
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Wasatch Christian School
Wasatch Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-7
585 39th St
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 392-5784
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Reid School
Reid School Photo - Why is Reid School the best choice? Highest ranked reading/writing program for notable effects . . . Inexpensive . . . Small class sizes . . . Large faculty . . . Every second of time used with effective instruction in a broad array of choices . . . Hands-on experiences . . . Everyone masters.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-9
2965 East Evergreen Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 466-4214
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Westside Christian School
Westside Christian School Photo - Academic and Fine Arts Competition
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-6
2299 W 2000 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 656-9055
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School Photo - Music & Movement Enrichment Class
Alternative School (Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-1
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Newcastle Preschool
Newcastle Preschool Photo - Newcastle Pre-K students participate in daily writing activities
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS
12257 S 800 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-0622
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah average private schools acceptance rate?
The Utah average private schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Utah?
The top ranked private schools in Utah include Aim Academy, Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool and Rowland Hall.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Utah?
The most selective private high school in Utah is Aim Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%. The most selective private elementary school is Aim Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.

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