Last Updated on August 4, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Hi readers! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of best alternative schools in Utah. The list consists of both public and private schools. Here, readers will find the following details – top alternative schools, their address, grades, student teacher ratio and more.
Best Public & Private Alternative Schools in Utah for 2022
Rank |
School |
Low Grade |
High Grade |
Address |
City |
Student Teacher Ratio |
| 1 | KOLOB CANYON RTC | 14 | 17 | PO BOX 531 | NEW HARMONY | 2.72 |
| 2 | MAPLE LAKE ACADEMY | 14 | 17 | 6155 S 2400 W | SPANISH FORK | 3.4 |
| 3 | MOONRIDGE ACADEMY | 11 | 14 | PO BOX 1067 | CEDAR CITY | 3.63 |
| 4 | GATEWAY ACADEMY | 14 | 17 | 11706 S 700 E | DRAPER | 4.16 |
| 5 | PRIMARY CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL | 7 | 17 | 5770 S 1500 W BLDG A | SALT LAKE CITY | 4.65 |
| 6 | CEDAR RIDGE ACADEMY | 12 | 17 | 4270 W 5625 N | ROOSEVELT | 5.5 |
| 7 | Slate Canyon | 07 | 12 | 1991 S STATE | PROVO | 5.7000000 |
| 8 | BUTTONS N BOWS | 2 | 3 | 2600 E 3900 S | SALT LAKE CITY | 5.71 |
| 9 | STANSBURY ACADEMY | 13 | 17 | 8265 W 2700 S | MAGNA | 5.96 |
| 10 | LOGAN RIVER ACADEMY | 12 | 17 | PO BOX 3662 | LOGAN | 6.28 |
| 11 | EVEVATIONS ACADEMY | 13 | 17 | 2650 W 2700 S | SYRACUSE | 6.41 |
| 12 | Cedar Ridge High | 06 | 12 | 555 W 100 N | RICHFIELD | 6.7000000 |
| 13 | Polaris High School | 09 | 12 | 1551 W 1000 S | OREM | 7.2000000 |
| 14 | NORTHRIDGE LEARNING CENTER/DORIUS ACADEMY | 14 | 17 | 2405 N HILL FIELD RD | LAYTON | 7.36 |
| 15 | Mountain High | 10 | 12 | 490 S 500 E | KAYSVILLE | 7.5000000 |
| 16 | Summit High | 07 | 12 | 1581 W 1000 S | Orem | 7.9000000 |
| 17 | Southwest Educational Academy | KG | 12 | 510 W 800 S | CEDAR CITY | 8.0000000 |
| 18 | Uintah River High | 09 | 12 | 998 E 7500 S | FORT DUCHESNE | 8.0000000 |
| 19 | Landmark High | 07 | 12 | 612 S MAIN | SPANISH FORK | 8.8000000 |
| 20 | UINTA ACADEMY | 12 | 17 | PO BOX 387 | WELLSVILLE UT | 8.81 |
| 21 | COPPER HILLS YOUTH CENTER | 11 | 17 | 5899 W RIVENDELL DR | WEST JORDAN | 8.83 |
| 22 | Independence High | 05 | 12 | 636 N INDEPENDENCE AVE | PROVO | 9.2000000 |
| 23 | SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE | 3 | 3 | 4130 S 3600 W | WEST VALLEY CITY | 9.28 |
| 24 | FALCON RIDGE RANCH | 1 | 1 | PO BOX 790099 | VIRGIN | 9.75 |
| 25 | Dale Young Community High | 05 | 12 | 230 W 200 S | BRIGHAM CITY | 9.9000000 |
| 26 | I. J. AND JEANNE WAGNER JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | 2 | 3 | 2 N MEDICAL DR | SALT LAKE CITY | 10 |
| 27 | LIAHONA ACADEMY FOR YOUTH | 12 | 17 | 325 W 600 N | HURRICANE | 10.24 |
| 28 | Millcreek High | 07 | 12 | 2410 E RIVERSIDE DR | ST GEORGE | 10.6000000 |
| 29 | HILLTOP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2 | 6 | 985 E 10600 S | SANDY | 11.25 |
| 30 | Granite Connection High | KG | 12 | 501 E 3900 S | SALT LAKE CITY | 11.9000000 |
| 31 | BUSY BEE’S PLAYHOUSE | 3 | 3 | 2700 W 5600 S | ROY | 12 |
| 32 | Fast Forward High | 09 | 12 | 875 W 1400 N | LOGAN | 12.3000000 |
| 33 | Two Rivers High | 07 | 12 | 955 W 12TH ST | OGDEN | 12.4000000 |
| 34 | CATALYST PREPARATORY ACADEMY | 14 | 17 | 970 S 1025 W | BRIGHAM CITY | 12.5 |
| 35 | Horizonte Instruction & Training Center | 07 | 12 | 1234 S MAIN ST | SALT LAKE CITY | 12.8000000 |
| 36 | Pleasant Creek High School | KG | 12 | 55 E 100 South | MOUNT PLEASANT | 13.1000000 |
| 37 | George Washington High | 07 | 12 | 455 28TH STREET | OGDEN | 14.2000000 |
| 38 | Cache High | 05 | 12 | 265 W 1400 N | LOGAN | 14.3000000 |
| 39 | CHILDRENS CLASSIC | 2 | 3 | 160 9TH ST | OGDEN | 14.54 |
| 40 | Diamond Ridge High School | 09 | 12 | 825 East 9085 South | SANDY | 14.8000000 |
| 41 | FIRST STEPS | 2 | 3 | 1076 IRONWOOD RD | ERDA | 16 |
| 42 | TURN ABOUT RANCH | 12 | 17 | 280 N 300 E #345 | ESCALANTE | 19.28 |
| 43 | KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER-NORTH SALT LAKE | 2 | 4 | 775 N 400 E | NORTH SALT LAKE | 20 |
| 44 | Valley High School | 07 | 12 | 325 W 11000 S | SOUTH JORDAN | 20.7000000 |
| 45 | Renaissance Academy | KG | 12 | 264 S 500 EAST | KAYSVILLE | 42.1000000 |
| 46 | Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. | 08 | 12 | 559 N 1700 W | VERNAL | 44.8000000 |
| 47 | Horizon Academy | 06 | 12 | 955 W 12th Street | OGDEN | 75.0000000 |
| 48 | Blue Peak High | KG | 12 | 211 S TOOELE BLVD | TOOELE | 192.4000000 |
| 49 | Provo Adult Education | 09 | 12 | 636 N INDEPENDENCE AVE | PROVO | – |
| 50 | Southpointe Adult High | 09 | 12 | 9301 S WIGHTS FORT RD | WEST JORDAN | – |
| 51 | Southwest High | 09 | 12 | 16 S 300 W | SAINT GEORGE | – |
| 52 | Youth Educational Support School | KG | 12 | 450 East 3700 South | SALT LAKE CITY | – |
For ranking the schools, I’ve relied upon the ‘Student Teacher Ratio’ factor. What is student teacher ratio, some of you may ask. It is the number used to indicate the number of students for every teacher in a school. For example, a student teacher ratio of 16 indicates that a teacher is available for 16 students in that school. When it comes to quality of education, student teacher ratio plays an important role. If the student teacher ratio is 100, it means that few teachers are available to attend to the needs of students in a school. This may lead to inadequate attention, inadequate engagement, and may even have a negative impact on student success! Student teacher ratio is like a two way street. Fewer students per teacher setup is an ideal classroom where students may enjoy adequate individual-attention from teachers. Under this setup, a teacher may take care of individuals’ needs and weaknesses. Similarly, under this setup, teachers may modify/adapt their teaching techniques according to learning styles/needs of the students.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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