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.

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Utah

The average private elementary school in Utah was founded around 1985 (2024-25).
The oldest private elementary school in Utah is Rowland Hall, founded in 1867.
Year Founded Range: 1867 1992 Avg. Year Founded: 1965

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Utah (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-12
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Rank: #22.
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.
Founding Date: 1875
Grades: 8-12
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Rank: #33.
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(7)
Founding Date: 1877
Grades: PK-8
2980 Quincy Avenue
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 393-6051
Rank: #44.
Kearns-saint Ann School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
430 E 2100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 486-0741
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
2335 Redondo Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo - Celebrating Junior Achievement
(Catholic)
(9)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
4501 W 5215 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 966-1571
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: K-8
4020 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 613-1722
Rank: #88.
St. Olaf Catholic School
St. Olaf Catholic School Photo - Saint Olaf Students are Inclusive!
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: PK-8
1793 Orchard Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 295-5341
Rank: #99.
Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-8
1955 E Stratford Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 487-6283
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-7
1089 Shepard Creek Parkway
Farmington, UT 84025
(801) 451-6565
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-8
1325 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-8
10670 S 700 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 572-6686
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-8
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-1
2247 West 8660 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 565-1058
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-8
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Rank: #1616.
West Ridge Academy
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: 3-12
5500 Bagley Park Rd
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 282-1000
Rank: #1717.
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)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-12
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
Rank: #1818.
Realms Of Inquiry
Realms Of Inquiry Photo - Experiential program
(5)
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 6-12
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Rank: #1919.
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(4)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: K-12
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Rank: #2020.
Bell Canyon Montessori School
Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: PK-2
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Rank: #2121.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: NS-12
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 915-2752
Rank: #2222.
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)
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: PK-12
6515 Lion Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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)
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: 7-12
5600 Heritage School Dr
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School Photo - Music & Movement Enrichment Class
Alternative School (Christian)
(9)
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-1
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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)
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: NS-6
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: K-12
Po Box 701020
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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)
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: NS-8
1815 East 9800 South
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-3793
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School Photo - Our campus is nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountain Range, enjoying a quiet neighborhood setting away from major streets and road traffic. Over eight acres provide us with generous indoor and outdoor space. Blessed Beginnings Daycare is housed separately from our older students with access to a very large, park-like playground that is available only to our smallest
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-8
1745 E 9800 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-5311
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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)
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-12
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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)
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: PK-9
2965 East Evergreen Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 466-4214
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Soaring Wings International Montessori School
Soaring Wings International Montessori School Photo - School Entrance
Montessori School
(1)
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: PK-8
1580 Old Ranch Road
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 649-3626
Rank: #3232.
Ivy Hall Academy
Ivy Hall Academy Photo - 4692 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-12
4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: PK-12
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
The McGillis School
(1)
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: K-8
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Rank: #3535.
Woodland Hills School
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: 7-12
5858 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 266-1262
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah average private elementary schools founding year?
The Utah average private elementary schools founding year is 1985 for 2024-25.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Utah?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Utah include Rowland Hall, Wasatch Academy and St. Joseph Catholic School.

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