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 High Schools in Utah

The average private high school in Utah was founded around 1983 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in Utah is Rowland Hall, founded in 1867.
Year Founded Range: 1867 2019 Avg. Year Founded: 1983

Oldest Private High 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.
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Judge Memorial Catholic High School Photo - Game Day at Judge
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: 9-12
650 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 517-2157
Rank: #44.
West Ridge Academy
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: 3-12
5500 Bagley Park Rd
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 282-1000
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Daystar Adventist Academy
Daystar Adventist Academy Photo - DayStar Adventist Academy Entrance
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: 9-12
320 E. Castleton Rd
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7719
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: NS-12
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 915-2752
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: K-12
Po Box 701020
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: PK-12
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Rank: #1717.
Woodland Hills School
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: 7-12
5858 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 266-1262
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Layton Christian Academy
Layton Christian Academy Photo - Layton Christian Academy: Preschool - 12th Grade
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1993
Grades: PK-12
2352 E Highway 193
Layton, UT 84040
(807) 771-7141
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1993
Grades: 9-12
2431 N. Hillfield Road
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Rank: #2020.
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo - Home-school conference speaker
Special Program Emphasis (Latter Day Saints)
(3)
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: PK-12
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Rank: #2121.
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)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: 9-12
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Rank: #2222.
Sunrise Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
(1)
Founding Date: 2000
Grades: 7-12
65 N 1150 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 216-9652
Rank: #2323.
Kolob Canyon Rtc
Kolob Canyon Rtc Photo - Hiking in the beauty of Southern Utah
All-girls | Alternative School
(3)
Founding Date: 2002
Grades: 9-12
1338 E 600 S
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
Rank: #2424.
Moonridge Academy
Moonridge Academy Photo - Outdoor Adventure
All-girls
(5)
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: 6-10
9400 W. 2400 S.
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
Rank: #2525.
La Europa Academy
La Europa Academy Photo - Great Room View 1
All-girls
Founding Date: 2004
Grades: 9-12
1121 Vine Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 916-5696
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Anthem Preparatory School
Anthem Preparatory School Photo
(Latter Day Saints)
(15)
Founding Date: 2005
Grades: PK-12
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Founding Date: 2005
Grades: 10-12
1454 South Campus Drive
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-5555
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 2008
Grades: 6-12
782 S River Rd. #16
Saint George, UT 84790
(800) 200-6869
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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)
Founding Date: 2010
Grades: 6-12
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Triumph Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
Founding Date: 2010
Grades: 7-12
62 S 950 W
Brigham City, UT 84302
(435) 494-1740
Rank: #3131.
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)
Founding Date: 2012
Grades: NS-9
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Rank: #3232.
Belmont Classical Academy
Belmont Classical Academy Photo - Belmont: The Classical, Christian School in American Fork, Utah
(Christian)
Founding Date: 2019
Grades: PK-12
75 N. 100 E.
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 252-4160

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah average private high schools founding year?
The Utah average private high schools founding year is 1983 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Utah?
The top ranked private high schools in Utah include Rowland Hall, Wasatch Academy and Judge Memorial Catholic High School.

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