For the 2025 school year, there are 31 alternative private schools serving 1,372 students in Utah.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Utah include I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center and Hilltop Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
3% of alternative private schools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top Ranked Utah Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Grades: PK-1
| 107 students
I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center![I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center Photo]( "I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center Photo")
Alternative School
2 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-0097
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-0097
Grades: PK-K
| 188 students
2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Grades: NS-2
| 42 students
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Alternative School
770 E Saint George Blvd
Saint George, UT 84770
(800) 782-2888
Saint George, UT 84770
(800) 782-2888
Grades: 8-12
| 85 students
Copper Hills Youth Center
Alternative School
5899 Rivendell Dr
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 304-7171
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 304-7171
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Coral Sands Academy
Alternative School
91 W 1470 S Ste 101b
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 525-4343
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 525-4343
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Discovery Ranch
All-boys | Alternative School
1308 S 1600 W
Mapleton, UT 84664
(385) 327-7350
Mapleton, UT 84664
(385) 327-7350
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Dorius Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
2431 N 400 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Evoke Therapy Programs
Alternative School
2711 Santa Clara Dr Ste 400
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(866) 411-6600
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(866) 411-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Falcon Ridge Ranch
All-girls | Alternative School
633 E Highway 9
Virgin, UT 84779
(855) 973-0334
Virgin, UT 84779
(855) 973-0334
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Havenwood Schools
All-girls | Alternative School
465 W 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2500
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Intermountain Summit School
Alternative School
4387 Harrison Blvd Suite C4
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 387-4975
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 387-4975
Grades: 7-11
| 7 students
1338 E 600 S
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Life Misssion School
Alternative School (Christian)
301 Long Canyon Point Rd Monticello
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 459-9796
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 459-9796
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Maple Lake Academy
Alternative School
6155 S 2400 W
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Mountain Point Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 456
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Grades: 8-11
| 18 students
Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy
Alternative School
2431 N. Hillfield Road
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Oxbow Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
95 N State St
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Oxford Academy
Alternative School
1864 W 12600S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 501-0228
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 501-0228
Grades: 3-12
| 10 students
Pine Ridge Academy At Youth Care Of Utah
Alternative School
12595 Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Sorenson`s Ranch School
Alternative School
410 N. 100 E.
Koosharem, UT 84744
(435) 638-7318
Koosharem, UT 84744
(435) 638-7318
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
11175 S Redwood Rd
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 484-9911
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 484-9911
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Sundance Canyon Academy
Alternative School
6948 Dusty Rose Circle
Herriman, UT 84096
(866) 678-2425
Herriman, UT 84096
(866) 678-2425
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
65 N 1150 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 216-9652
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 216-9652
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
870 W Center St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 426-8800
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 426-8800
Grades: 8-12
| 53 students
Turning Point School
All-boys | Alternative School
121 N 1550 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-8168
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-8168
Grades: 9-11
| 25 students
Uinta Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
3746 S. 4800 W.
Wellsville, UT 84339
(435) 245-2600
Wellsville, UT 84339
(435) 245-2600
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
University Academy
Alternative School
501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 587-3153
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 587-3153
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
Wasatch Canyons Academy At Primary Childrens Hosp
Alternative School
5770 S 1500 W Bldg A
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 313-7866
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 313-7866
Grades: 2-12
| 44 students
White River Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
275 W 100 S
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Utah?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Utah include I. J. And Jeanne Wagner Jcc Early Childhood Center and Hilltop Christian School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Utah?
31 alternative private schools are located in Utah.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Utah?
Utah alternative private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Utah private school average of 25%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Utah?
3% of alternative private schools in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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