For the 2026 school year, there are 181 private schools serving 22,007 students in Utah (there are , serving 676,842 students). 3% of all K-12 students in Utah attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $12,775 for elementary schools and $16,144 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Utah include Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, and Rowland Hall.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 27% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (UT)
US
# Schools
181 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
22,007 Students
5,698,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,088 Teachers
507,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1226
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,025
$14,883
Average Summer Program Cost
$711
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,540
$7,137
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$20.95 million
$61.95 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
143 Students
29,844 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,057 Students
265,009 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,812 Students
507,121 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
740 Students
416,612 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
11,586 Students
2,932,330 Students
% White Students
53%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
132 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6,557 Students
1,472,325 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Utah 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: East Central (5 schools), Sugar House (4 schools), River Bottoms (3 schools), The Avenues (3 schools), Ballpark (2 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Utah?
The top-ranked private schools in Utah include Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, and Rowland Hall.
How many private schools are located in Utah?
There are 181 private schools are located in Utah.
How much do private schools cost in Utah?
The average private school tuition in Utah is $12,775 for elementary schools and $16,144 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Utah?
Approximately 27% of students in Utah private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Utah go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Utah attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Utah?
Which private schools in Utah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Utah include: Williamsburg Academy 草榴社区 School vs. Westside Christian School, Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool vs. Anthem Preparatory School, Montessori Children's House vs. Dancing Moose Montessori School
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