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#39 of 77 private schools in UT
Top 49% of private schools
The Waterford School
School · Sandy, UT
A private school in Sandy, UT serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1480 E 9400 S, Sandy, UT 84093
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in UT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in UT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Waterford School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,453
Median home value
$643,800
Median rent
$2,090/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Ed PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 1.8 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Jordan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Intermountain Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 4.7 mi | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Waterford School is listed in Sandy, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Waterford School
The Waterford School is a private school in Sandy, UT, serving approximately 944 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Waterford School
What grades does The Waterford School serve?
The Waterford School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Waterford School?
The Waterford School has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Waterford School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Waterford School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Waterford School rank in UT?
The Waterford School ranks #39 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is The Waterford School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Waterford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Waterford School a private school?
Yes, The Waterford School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Waterford School a religious school?
No, The Waterford School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 944
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 572-1780
- Area population (ZIP 84093)
- 23,998
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84093; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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