Private School
The Waterford School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- Sandy, UT
- 73 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$24,430
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
18%
Average Financial Aid
$13,000
From The Waterford School
Student learning is Waterford School’s reason for being. Since its founding, the School has instilled habits of independent thought, critical thinking, responsibility, passionate learning, and service to others. Waterford School’s program provides a strong foundation distinguished by a rich curriculum, an outstanding faculty, and a deep commitment to student growth. The learning environment is caring, nurturing, and inspiring, and the campus culture prepares students to pursue lives of meaning and purpose. Waterford delivers a world-class liberal arts education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character.
The Waterford School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
926
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses
Preschool
Annual Cost
$14,470
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Teachers
Poll
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
Poll
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses
- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingB
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$87,012
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,202
National
$949Median Home Value
$309,800
National
$184,700The Waterford School Reviews
73 reviews
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Six years ago I was searching for the best environment for my son to begin kindergarten. I attended several open houses and parent visit days at Waterford and other schools before making my final decision. I haven't regretted a minute of my past five years as a Waterford parent. On any given day I can walk down the hall passing by administration and teachers alike who always take a moment to greet my son and I with a genuine warm hello --using our names as they speak to us--they are truly family! I know my son is safe, cared for, happy and is learning in an incredible school. The level of education in lower school is just as valued and just as excellent and challenging as the upper school. My son loves to learn and he is thriving at Waterford. I look forward to the next six years as he continues his education at Waterford. Education is a priority to me, and a true liberal arts curriculum is difficult to find these days. I am honored to be part of the Waterford experience!
Without a doubt, Waterford has been the easiest part of our transition from Florida to Utah! This past August we moved to Salt Lake City with our incoming freshman son. Having been a student, teacher, and parent in independent schools, I had high expectations. One thing that sets Waterford apart is the faculty and staff. They genuinely know my child. He is new, but they do. They also care as I h about him as they do his success in the classroom. Another thing that stands out is the culture. The student body is very welcoming, and diverse for Utah. I have never been on another campus where the students are so free to be themselves. I firmly believe this adds to the inclusive and so much less stressed atmosphere. For us, that has been the biggest change. While Waterford is every bit as challenging as his old school, the supportive culture there makes all the difference. We could not have chosen a better place.
I honestly can’t thank Waterford enough for everything it has given me. I started here as a kindergartner, full of curiosity and eager to begin school. And now, looking back, it’s humbling to reflect on the 12 years of support the Waterford community has given me. I have never once left a classroom feeling underwhelmed or disgruntled. I distinctly remember leaving my very first English class of Freshman year in the midst of a paradigm shift due to a packet about normality as defined by Foucault. I truly believe that Waterford is one of the few schools that cares about true learning rather than teaching to a test. While it has a heavier emphasis on academics, Waterford looks out for its students’ mental, physical and social well-being via lunchtime activities i.e. Four Square and, my personal favorite, lunchtime lecturers. There is never an absence of something to do, learn, or get involved in. Can’t thank Waterford enough for an amazing education!