Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake Photo

Utah Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in Utah who have attained an advanced degree is 57% (2024-25).
The private elementary school in Utah with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Canyon School for the Arts, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 3% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 57%

Utah Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2024-25)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Canyon School for the Arts
Canyon School for the Arts Photo - Boys and girls enjoyed learning about their brain this summer at Canyon School for the Arts.
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: NS-6
1897 N 135 W
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 225-5065
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2335 Redondo Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
Rank: #33.
Realms Of Inquiry
Realms Of Inquiry Photo - Experiential program
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 6-12
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Rank: #44.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 96%
Grades: NS-9
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School Photo - Music & Movement Enrichment Class
Alternative School (Christian)
(9)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-1
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Rank: #77.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-8
4020 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park Photo
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-2
10995 S River Front Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 968-0100
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo - Home-school conference speaker
Special Program Emphasis (Latter Day Saints)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
Rank: #1111.
Park City Day School
Park City Day School Photo
(8)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
Grades: PK-8
3120 W Pinebrook Rd
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 649-2791
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: PK-12
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Trinity Lutheran Academy
Trinity Lutheran Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: PK-7
2260 Red Cliffs Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-6115
Rank: #1414.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: PK-6
515 E 100 S Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(385) 955-5111
Rank: #1515.
Intermountain Christian School
Intermountain Christian School Photo - ICS is tucked along the Wasatch Front at the base of Salt Lake Valley`s Big Cottonwood Canyon. We have direct access to The Greatest Snow on Earth, incredible trails for hiking and biking, and some of the most unique state and national parks in the United States.
(Christian)
(20)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 63%
Grades: PK-12
6515 Lion Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Guidepost Montessori at Ogden
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: NS-6
3354 Harrison Blvd Suite #7
Ogden, UT 84403
(773) 938-6002
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
St. Olaf Catholic School
St. Olaf Catholic School Photo - Saint Olaf Students are Inclusive!
(Catholic)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-8
1793 Orchard Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 295-5341
Rank: #1818.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 55%
Grades: NS-8
1815 East 9800 South
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-3793
Rank: #1919.
The McGillis School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 52%
Grades: K-8
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-8
205 1st Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 323-9850
Rank: #2222.
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.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 48%
Grades: 8-12
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Rank: #2323.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo - Celebrating Junior Achievement
(Catholic)
(9)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-8
4501 W 5215 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 966-1571
Rank: #2424.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 36%
Grades: NS-6
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Rank: #2525.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 35%
Grades: K-12
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
Rank: #2626.
Bell Canyon Montessori School
Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-2
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Rank: #2727.
Elizabeth Academy
Elizabeth Academy Photo - Elizabeth Academy campus in Millcreek.
Montessori School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: PK-8
2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 20%
Grades: NS-12
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 915-2752
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 20%
Grades: PK-8
1955 E Stratford Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 487-6283
Rank: #3030.
Anthem Preparatory School
Anthem Preparatory School Photo
(Latter Day Saints)
(15)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 15%
Grades: PK-12
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
Rank: #3131.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 5%
Grades: PK-9
2965 East Evergreen Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 466-4214
Rank: #3232.
Mount Olympus Preparatory/eva Carlston Academy
Mount Olympus Preparatory/eva Carlston Academy Photo - Academics should prepare students for a life of thoughtful and energetic contribution. At Eva Carlston, we help girls discover the unique set of intellectual strengths that will fuel those contributions.
All-girls | Alternative School
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 3%
Grades: 6-12
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Utah who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Utah who have attained an advanced degree is 57% for 2024-25.
Which private elementary schools in Utah have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Utah with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Canyon School for the Arts, J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School and Realms Of Inquiry.

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