American Heritage School Photo - A culture of kindness and honor permeate the friendships of AHS students, teachers, and employees.

Top 5 Best Utah Private High Schools Belonging to Cognia (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private high schools belonging to Cognia serving 3,382 students in Utah. You can also find more schools membership associations in Utah.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Cognia in Utah include The Waterford School, Anthem Preparatory School, and American Heritage School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Utah private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
31% of private high schools belonging to Cognia in Utah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Cognia in Utah (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthem Preparatory School
Anthem Preparatory School Photo
(Latter Day Saints)
(15)
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
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)
736 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 642-0055
Grades: K-12
| 1,075 students
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)
5600 Heritage School Dr
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
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)
6515 Lion Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 365-0370
Grades: PK-12
| 289 students
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo - Home-school conference speaker
Special Program Emphasis (Latter Day Saints)
(3)
2464 West 450 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-7850
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Realms Of Inquiry
Realms Of Inquiry Photo - Experiential program
(5)
1006 W Atherton DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 467-5911
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
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)
1480 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 572-1780
Grades: PK-12
| 1,010 students
782 S River Rd. #16
Saint George, UT 84790
(800) 200-6869
Grades: 6-12
| 324 students
Kolob Canyon Rtc
Kolob Canyon Rtc Photo - Hiking in the beauty of Southern Utah
All-girls | Alternative School
(3)
1338 E 600 S
New Harmony, UT 84757
(435) 704-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
La Europa Academy
La Europa Academy Photo - Great Room View 1
All-girls
1121 Vine Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 916-5696
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Moonridge Academy
Moonridge Academy Photo - Outdoor Adventure
All-girls
(5)
9400 W. 2400 S.
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 704-7191
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy
Alternative School
2431 N. Hillfield Road
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 776-4532
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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)
2965 East Evergreen Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 466-4214
Grades: PK-9
| 78 students

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