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.

Top 20 Best Utah Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 85 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Utah. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Utah.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Utah include Rowland Hall, The Waterford School, and Challenger School - Salt Lake.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Utah (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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)
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Grades: NS-9
| 149 students
1089 Shepard Creek Parkway
Farmington, UT 84025
(801) 451-6565
Grades: NS-7
| n/a students
1325 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
Grades: NS-8
| 550 students
10670 S 700 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 572-6686
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
2247 West 8660 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 565-1058
Grades: NS-1
| n/a students
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)
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Grades: NS-6
| 197 students
Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy Photo
(4)
240 East 5600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-5521
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
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)
720 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 987 students
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.
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Grades: 8-12
| 148 students
Bell Canyon Montessori School
Bell Canyon Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Grades: PK-2
| 67 students
Alta Independent
(1)
2975 Executive Way
Lehi, UT 84043
(888) 423-9192
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park Photo
Montessori School
10995 S River Front Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 968-0100
Grades: PK-2
| 312 students
Daybreak Academy
11221 S Copper Rock Dr
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 878-1788
Grades: PK-3
| 257 students
2755 Decker Lake Ln
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 908-7826
Grades: K-8
| 456 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
Ivy Hall Academy
Ivy Hall Academy Photo - 4692 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
The McGillis School
(1)
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-0094
Grades: K-8
| 398 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
Rowland Hall
720 S Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 355-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 981 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
1280 Whispering Horse Dr
Tooele, UT 84074
(800) 244-1113
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
547 W. 3900 So. Suite E
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 253-0365
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Benchmark School
All-boys | Special Education School
592 West 1350 South
Woods Cross, UT 84087
(801) 299-5334
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Buttons N Bows
Alternative School
(1)
2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Grades: NS-2
| 42 students
Cascade Mountain High School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
1790 N State St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 224-8255
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
The Chiron Academy
Special Education School
2020 E 3300 S Ste 15
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 557-1579
Grades: 3-12
| 34 students
CHOICE Academy
1423 West 500 South
Woods Cross, UT 84087
(801) 215-9138
Grades: PK-9
| 100 students
Copper Hills Youth Center
Alternative School
5899 Rivendell Dr
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
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Creekside Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2740 Rasmussen Road
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 655-0195
Grades: PK-1
| 138 students
Dancing Moose Montessori School
Dancing Moose Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(7)
4428 W Links Dr
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 968-0100
Grades: NS-3
| n/a students
Discovery Ranch
All-boys | Alternative School
1308 S 1600 W
Mapleton, UT 84664
(385) 327-7350
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Educare
Daycare / Preschool
2182 N Hill Field Rd Ste 4
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 774-0074
Grades: K-1
| 52 students
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