Private schools in Utah
UFA pays up to $8,000 for private school students. Any Utah K-12 student can apply, but awards go by lottery: renewals first, then siblings, then lower-income households, then everyone else.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
27,560 students applied for 2026-27 and 19,800 were awarded, leaving about 7,500 on the waitlist.
Worth knowing: A district court ruled the program unconstitutional in April 2025. It keeps running while the Utah Supreme Court hears the appeal.
By city
The number is how many private schools sit within 12 miles.
- Taylorsville (56)
- Salt Lake City (51)
- West Valley City (49)
- Sandy (47)
- South Jordan (40)
- West Jordan (40)
- Draper (39)
- Riverton (37)
- Bountiful (20)
- Provo (16)
- Ogden (15)
- South Ogden (15)
- Layton (14)
- Orem (13)
- Spanish Fork (9)
- Cedar City (6)
- St. George (5)
- Brigham City (4)
- Park City (4)
- Mount Pleasant (3)
By kind of school
- Christian schools (24)
- Catholic schools (15)
- Montessori schools (18)
- Special education schools (14)
By county
- Box Elder County (3)
- Cache County (2)
- Davis County (11)
- Duchesne County (1)
- Garfield County (1)
- Grand County (1)
- Iron County (6)
- Salt Lake County (56)
- Sanpete County (3)
- Sevier County (1)
- Summit County (4)
- Tooele County (2)
- Uintah County (1)
- Utah County (20)
- Wasatch County (2)
- Washington County (9)
- Weber County (9)
The largest private schools in Utah
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hall | PreK-12 | 917 |
| Byu Online High School | 9-12 | 746 |
| Juan Diego Catholic High School | 9-12 | 679 |
| Judge Memorial Catholic High School | 9-12 | 615 |
| Layton Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 540 |
| The McGillis School | K-8 | 395 |
| The Madeleine Choir School | PreK-8 | 357 |
| Ensign Peak Academy | K-12 | 349 |
| St. Joseph Catholic School | PreK-8 | 328 |
| Williamsburg Academy | 6-12 | 312 |
| St. John the Baptist Middle School | 6-8 | 311 |
| Carden Memorial School | PreK-8 | 296 |
| My Homeschool Village | PreK-12 | 290 |
| J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School | PreK-8 | 289 |
| Intermountain Christian School | PreK-12 | 273 |
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
We filled in the standard UFA amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does Utah pay toward private school?
Up to $8,000 for private school students. Home-based students receive $4,000 (ages 5 to 11) or $6,000 (ages 12 to 18).
Who can get it?
Any Utah K-12 student can apply, but awards go by lottery: renewals first, then siblings, then lower-income households, then everyone else.
Is there still room?
27,560 students applied for 2026-27 and 19,800 were awarded, leaving about 7,500 on the waitlist.
How do I know a school takes UFA?
Utah does not publish a list of participating schools outside the program’s own marketplace. Ask the school.