Liahona Preparatory Academy Photo - Home-school conference speaker

Top 5 Best Utah County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 2,943 students in Utah County, UT (there are 196 public schools, serving 156,142 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Utah County, UT are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
The top ranked private schools in Utah County, UT include Arches Academy, Challenger School - Traverse Mountain, and Alta Independent.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Utah private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
13% of private schools in Utah County, UT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).

Top Ranked Utah County Private Schools (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
3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 407-8777
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Alta Independent
(1)
2975 Executive Way
Lehi, UT 84043
(888) 423-9192
Grades: 7-12
| 216 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
Belmont Classical Academy
Belmont Classical Academy Photo - Belmont: The Classical, Christian School in American Fork, Utah
(Christian)
75 N. 100 E.
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 252-4160
Grades: PK-12
| n/a 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
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
782 S River Rd. #16
Saint George, UT 84790
(800) 200-6869
Grades: 6-12
| 324 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
Kids Village
1641 N State St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 235-9999
Grades: K-3
| 75 students
Maple Lake Academy
Alternative School
6155 S 2400 W
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Meridian School
1440 W Center St
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Milestone Learning Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1165 S 180 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 915-2752
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Mountain Point Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 456
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 653-9649
Grades: 8-11
| 18 students
Nahunta Hall
Montessori School
40 S 100 E
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 319-1152
Grades: PK-10
| 29 students
New Haven School
All-girls
228 W 400 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 423-5342
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
New Haven School
All-girls
2172 East 7200 South
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Orem KinderCare
Orem KinderCare Photo - Orem KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
765 E 1200 S
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 226-8970
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Provo Canyon School - Springville Campus
Special Education School
763 N 1650 W
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 420-0097
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Provo Canyon School-provo Campus
All-boys | Special Education School
4501 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 227-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
Telos Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
870 W Center St
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 426-8800
Grades: 8-12
| 53 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Utah County, Utah

Utah County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1897 N 135 W
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 225-5065
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
Discovery Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
105 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-2121
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
New Hope Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
100 N 100 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 772-1092
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Provo S D A School (Closed 2004)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
255 South 700 East
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-2979
Grades: K-8
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Utah County, UT?
The top ranked private schools in Utah County, UT include Arches Academy, Challenger School - Traverse Mountain, and Alta Independent.
How many private schools are located in Utah County?
23 private schools are located in Utah County.
How diverse are private schools in Utah County?
Utah County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Utah private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Utah County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Utah County are educated in private schools (compared to the UT state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Utah County?
13% of private schools in Utah County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Latter Day Saints and Christian).
Which private schools in Utah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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