Private schools in Iron County, UT
6 schools. About 178 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Ranch South | 8-12 | 30 |
| Havenwood Schools | 7-12 | 29 |
| Moonridge Academy | 7-9 | 15 |
| Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy | 9-12 | 40 |
| Renewed Hope Ranch Academy | 7-12 | 39 |
| Turning Point School | 6-12 | 25 |
Iron County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Cedar City
- Among Utah counties
- 6th most private schools of 17; 5% of the state’s 132
- Typical school
- 30 students (6 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Moonridge Academy, 15 students; Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy, 40 students
- Students per teacher
- 6.3 typical, 3.5 to 30 across 6 schools
- Not taught in the county
- elementary grades
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 4 all-girls and 1 all-boys; the rest co-ed
- To a 4-year college
- 80% of graduates at the typical high school (4 reporting)
- State program
- Education savings account, up to $8,000 for private school students
How UFA works - Public charter schools
- 2 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in Utah
- Nonsectarian6
- Middle (6 to 8)5
- High school (9 to 12)6
- Under 506
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: Utah Fits All Scholarship, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Cities in and around Iron County
Neighboring counties
- Washington County (9)
- Garfield County (1)
- Sevier County (1)
- Sanpete County (3)
- Utah County (20)
- Tooele County (2)
- Grand County (1)
- Wasatch County (2)
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