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Mission: Utah Catholic Schools provide a Christ-centered inclusive environment dedicated to faith formation, academicexcellence and the individual growth of students.Utah Catholic Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin and/or ethnic origin in its administration policies, treatment of students, and its employment practices.
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Several schools offer early childhood development programs for infants through 3 year olds. The Diocese has two year round programs for infants through Pre-K. They are at Guardian Angel Day Care located on the grounds of the Skaggs Catholic Center in Draper, Utah in the southern end of the valley and Nano Nagle Children’s Center located adjacent to Saint Vincent de Paul Elementary school in Holladay, Utah in the center of the valley. Both centers offer quality care for young children in a nurturing Catholic environment.
Many of our other Catholic Schools offer school year long programs for 1, 2 and 3 year olds.
Two of the other preschools are affiliated only with a parish.
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City has twelve elementary schools and one middle school. Three schools: Saint Marguerite’s in Tooele, Saint Olaf's in Bountiful and Saint Joseph’s Elementary School in Ogden, are located 30-45 minutes outside of the Salt Lake City. The other nine schools are spread throughout the Salt Lake valley. Eleven of these schools follow the Pre-K4 through 8th grade traditional model of Catholic education. Saint John the Baptist Elementary school located in Draper, follows a K-5th grade model. Saint John the Baptist Middle school for 6, 7, and 8th graders is located in a wing of Juan Diego Catholic High School. This complex is also referred to as the Skaggs Catholic Center. All of these schools offer a quality academic program that is rooted in Catholic values.
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City has three Catholic High Schools strategically located in Utah’s population centers. St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Ogden, located forty-five minutes north of Salt Lake City, Judge Memorial Catholic High School located in the downtown area of Salt Lake City, and Juan Diego Catholic High School situated at the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley in Draper. All three high schools provide a rigorous academic program that is infused with gospel values.
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Utah Catholic Schools provide a Christ-centered inclusive environment dedicated to faith formation, academic excellence and the individual growth of our students. The Utah Catholic Schools office provides leadership, service and support to the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
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New Student Applications, Grades PreKindergarten - 8th Grade, are now open for the 2026-2027 School Year! Utah Catholic Schools provide a Christ-centered inclusive environment dedicated to faith formation, academic excellence and the individual growth of our students.
Admission TimelinePriority Sibling AdmissionBeginning September 23, 2024, siblings will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.Prospective Student Early AdmissionSeptember 23, 2024 – January 10, 2025. Acceptances will be sent by February 7, 2025.Prospective Student Rolling AdmissionJanuary 11, 2025, through the 2025-2026 School Year Acceptances will be sent after February 7, 2025, on a space available basis.Educational AssessmentProspective students, grades K-8, must complete an educational assessment. Assessment dates will be determined by each school.- Grades K-2: Written & Oral Assessments
- Grades 3-8: Star Math & Reading Assessments & Writing Prompt
Acceptance Guidelines- Siblings of current students
- Students whose families are registered at the host parish (if applicable)
- Students from feeder parishes
- Non-Catholic students
Transfer StudentsIt is the expectation of the Catholic Schools Office that administrators communicate when a student from another Utah Catholic School applies for admission. This communication should take place prior to the applicant completing the educational assessment and being accepted.Application Information
To be considered for enrollment, all applicants, PreSchool - 8th Grade, need to complete the online application: https://dos-ut.client.renweb.com/oa/register.cfm?memberid=17586, submit the following documents and pay the non-refundable $50 application fee:- State Issued Birth Certificate
- Updated Immunization Record (In accordance with Diocesan Policy, schools in the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City do not accept personal or religious immunization exemptions. A medical exemption must be obtained from the student's pediatrician and must be on the practice’s letterhead. The student’s pediatrician must be licensed to practice in the State of Utah and maintain a medical practice in the State of Utah.
- Baptismal Certificate, if applicable
- Most Recent Report Card, Grades 1-8'
- Educational/Diagnostic/Evaluative Testing Results/IEP/504, if applicable
- Custodial Documentation, if applicable
- In addition, applicants, Grades K-8, need to complete an educational assessment, which will be administered as determined by each school.
To schedule a tour and/or for questions, please contact the respective school as follows:- Blessed Sacrament Catholic School: https://utbscs.org - 801-572-5311
- J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School: https://cosgriff.org/ - 801-486-3197
- Kearns-Saint Ann Catholic School: https://ksaschool.weebly.com/ - 801-486-0741
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: https://www.lourdesschool.org/ - 801-364-5624
- Saint Andrew Catholic School: https://www.saintandrew-school.com/ - 801-253-6020
- Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School: https://www.stfrancisxavierschool.org/ - 801-966-1571
- Saint John the Baptist Elementary: https://www.sjbelementary.org/ - 801-984-7108
- Saint John the Baptist Middle School: https://www.sjb-middle.org/ - 801-984-7614
- Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary: https://www.stjosephutah.com/ - 801-393-6051
- Saint Marguerite Catholic School: https://stmargschool.org/ - 435-882-0081
- Saint Olaf Catholic School: https://www.stolafs.org/ - 801-295-5341
- Saint Vincent de Paul Parish School: https://stvincents-school.org/ - 801-277-6702
- The Madeleine Choir School: https://www.utmcs.org/ - 801-323-9850
For questions about Utah Catholic Schools, please contact Nikki Ward, Associate Superintendent at 801-456-9330 and/or [email protected].
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We offer a FAITH-CENTERED EDUCATION that combines ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE with CHRISTIAN VALUES.- We set HIGH STANDARDS for student achievement and use TECHNOLOGY EFFECTIVELY to enhance the educational experience.
- We PARTNER WITH PARENTS in the faith formation of their children and seek to DEVELOP THE WHOLE CHILD IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST.
- We FOSTER A SAFE and WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT that is inclusive of ALL ETHNIC and FAITH BACKGROUNDS.
- We CREATE A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY among STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS and PARISHES.
- We INSTILL in students the VALUE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS and PREPARE THEM to be PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS and FUTURE LEADERS.
- We CULTIVATE a CARING and EFFECTIVE FACULTY and STAFF who integrate CHRISTIAN VALUES into the curriculum.
- We PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
The Utah Catholic School system spans throughout Salt Lake, Weber, Davis and Tooele Counties. It includes 13 parish elementary and middle schools, 9 early childhood learning centers, and 3 high schools. Schools are located in the cities of Ogden, Bountiful, Salt Lake, Holladay, Kearns, Riverton, Sandy, Draper and Tooele.All schools are accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association. In addition, our high schools are also accredited by AdvancED. Schools are re-accredited every six years to ensure they are providing the best environment for academic growth and faith formation of all students.We welcome non-Catholics into our schools and our spiritual community. 30.6% of our students are non-Catholic.Utah Catholic Schools are rich with diversity with 30% of the students representing different nationalities.The Utah Catholic School system has a tradition of educating students at the highest level with 98% college bound and millions of dollars in college academic scholarships given to graduates.
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What is the purpose of the Utah Catholic Schools Office?
The Catholic Schools’ office of the Diocese of Salt Lake City serves the mission of the church by providing leadership, service, and support to our 16 Catholic schools in the areas of Mission and Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, Governance and Leadership, and Operational Vitality.Are schools accredited?
Yes! All of our schools are accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). In addition, the High Schools are also accredited by AdvancED. All schools are re-accredited every six years to ensure they are providing the best environment for academic growth and faith formation for all students.Can my child enroll if we are not Catholic?
Our schools are inclusive of all faiths. Close to 30.6% of the students at our schools are non Catholic students. Our schools teach and follow Catholic doctrine.Do you offer financial aid?
We are committed to offering a quality Catholic education to as many families as possible. In keeping with our mission, families who are not capable of paying our full tuition rates may apply for tuition assistance/financial aid. Financial Assistance is granted by the schools on an individual need basis. Each school uses FACTS, an outside independent company, to determine eligibility. All of our schools give financial aid, based on need. Please contact the school which you are applying directly to apply for Financial Aid. Learn more about how you can apply for an $8,000 scholarship through the Utah Education Fits All initiative.Do you accept International Students?
Yes, please contact the school which your are applying for information on international student requirements.Do your schools offer extracurricular activities?
Yes! Our elementary school students participate in many sports through the Utah Catholic Sports League. Schools also have local teams that participate in neighborhood leagues. Our high schools have sports teams that compete against Utah Public Schools. All Catholic schools have a wide variety of extracurricular activities to fit your child’s interests. For example, you can find anything from band, choir, dance, and theater clubs to robotics and chess.How do I know which school is best for my child?
Each child is unique and requires a special environment that will allow them to reach their full potential. It is highly recommended that you visit the school nearest you, take a tour, and meet with the Principal. All schools provide open houses during open enrollment periods.What are the benefits of a Catholic education?
We recognize the responsibility to provide a learning environment that fosters growth and considers the individual needs of the child. We continue to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, trust, faith, and family within a community of caring. You will find dedicated teachers, challenging academic curriculum, outstanding facilities and friends for life. Catholic Schools educate students so that they go out and make a positive difference in the world!
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If you would like to consider creating a legacy gift please contact the Utah Catholic Foundation.
Review our Endowment Library to see what others have been doing to ensure a vibrant gift if perpetuity.
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To apply for employment with any Catholic school, complete the appropriate application. For contract and staff positions, submit your application directly to the school at which you are interested in working. For principal positions, submit your application to the Catholic Schools Office. All applicants must possess an understanding of Catholic values and a commitment to uphold them.Please click the following link for openings. You may also submit your resume and references through this link to the school(s) of your choice.Please email the appropriate application directly to the school(s) of your choice.Application for Teacher or Professional Staff
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