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Moonridge Academy

Independent school · Grades 7–9

Cedar City, UT

9450 W 2400 S, Cedar City, UT 84720

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Cedar City
  • Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Utah
  • Serving families in Cedar City since at least 2011

In Cedar City, Utah, Moonridge Academy is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 9th grade. About 15 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of independent high schools in Utah. The school is an all-girls school. The school day runs about 6 hours, 208 days a year. Utah has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–9
Students
15
Teachers
4.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.5
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
208 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 84% of independent high schools in Utah (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of independent high schools in Utah.
    • Compared with 33 independent high schools in Utah.

    Students by survey year

    15’11–1213’13–1416’17–1814’19–2019’21–2215’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    72
    89
    94

    Student body

    White73%
    Black13%
    American Indian or Alaska Native13%

    Help paying tuition in Utah

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Moonridge Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Moonridge Academy

    What grades does Moonridge Academy serve?

    Moonridge Academy serves grades 7–9.

    How many students attend Moonridge Academy?

    About 15 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Moonridge Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Utah has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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