Very Good
#9 of 77 private schools in UT
Top 10% of private schools
University Academy
School · Salt Lake City, UT
A private school in Salt Lake City, UT serving grades 1st – 12th.
501 S CHIPETA WAY, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
- 8:1 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 University Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,469
Median home value
$759,800
Median rent
$1,562/mo
College educated
77.6%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland HallPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| Rowland HallPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 906 | Compare → |
| Utah Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 947 | Compare → |
| Blind Region 2Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
University Academy is listed in Salt Lake City, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About University Academy
University Academy is a private school in Salt Lake City, UT, serving approximately 47 students in grades 1st-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Academy
What grades does University Academy serve?
University Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend University Academy?
University Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at University Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does University Academy rank in UT?
University Academy ranks #9 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is University Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
University Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is University Academy a private school?
Yes, University Academy 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 University Academy a religious school?
No, University Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 587-3153
- Area population (ZIP 84108)
- 21,951
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 84108; 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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