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Discover Utah schools and centers with individualized instruction, low student-teacher ratios, and integrated social-emotional support. Browse programs across 47 cities with 149 total programs.

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Featured Providers in Utah

Compare highlighted schools and ABA therapy centers serving families across Utah.

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Epic Minds Therapy

Serving Utah

Epic Minds Therapy provides in-home ABA therapy in Raleigh, North Carolina and surrounding communities for children on the autism spectrum. Our BCBAs and RBTs build individualized programs that develop communication, social, and daily-living skills in the places children spend their days: at home, at school, and out in the community. Care is assent-based and family-centered, with dedicated parent and caregiver training so progress continues between sessions. We also offer telehealth support and help families access a virtual autism evaluation, and we accept Medicaid and major North Carolina insurance plans.

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Reach Higher ABA

Serving Utah

Reach Higher ABA provides in-home, school-based, and community-based ABA therapy throughout the state. We focus on bringing high-quality services directly to where children learn and grow, with individualized treatment plans, regular BCBA supervision, caregiver collaboration, and flexible scheduling designed around each family’s needs.

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Cities with Schools in Utah

Explore schools across 47 cities in Utah. Use search to quickly find schools in your area.

Popular Cities

Cities with the most schools

All Cities A-Z

47 cities total

Cities Starting with A

1 city

American Fork

3 schools

American Fork, Utah

Cities Starting with B

1 city

Brigham City

2 schools

Brigham City, Utah

Cities Starting with C

3 cities

Cedar City

2 schools

Cedar City, Utah

Centerville

1 school

Centerville, Utah

Clearfield

2 schools

Clearfield, Utah

Cities Starting with D

1 city

Draper

5 schools

Draper, Utah

Cities Starting with E

2 cities

Eagle Mountain

1 school

Eagle Mountain, Utah

Erda

1 school

Erda, Utah

Cities Starting with H

3 cities

Harrisville

1 school

Harrisville, Utah

Heber City

1 school

Heber City, Utah

Holladay

1 school

Holladay, Utah

Cities Starting with K

2 cities

Kaysville

1 school

Kaysville, Utah

Kearns

1 school

Kearns, Utah

Cities Starting with L

3 cities

Layton

5 schools

Layton, Utah

Lehi

3 schools

Lehi, Utah

Logan

7 schools

Logan, Utah

Cities Starting with M

5 cities

Marriott-Slaterville

1 school

Marriott-Slaterville, Utah

Midvale

3 schools

Midvale, Utah

Millcreek

1 school

Millcreek, Utah

Moab

1 school

Moab, Utah

Murray

3 schools

Murray, Utah

Cities Starting with N

1 city

North Salt Lake

6 schools

North Salt Lake, Utah

Cities Starting with O

2 cities

Ogden

5 schools

Ogden, Utah

Orem

5 schools

Orem, Utah

Cities Starting with P

4 cities

Park City

1 school

Park City, Utah

Pleasant Grove

7 schools

Pleasant Grove, Utah

Providence

1 school

Providence, Utah

Provo

3 schools

Provo, Utah

Cities Starting with R

2 cities

Riverton

4 schools

Riverton, Utah

Roy

1 school

Roy, Utah

Cities Starting with S

10 cities

Salt Lake City

17 schools

Salt Lake City, Utah

Sandy

9 schools

Sandy, Utah

Saratoga Springs

7 schools

Saratoga Springs, Utah

South Jordan

6 schools

South Jordan, Utah

South Ogden

2 schools

South Ogden, Utah

South Salt Lake

1 school

South Salt Lake, Utah

St. George

7 schools

St. George, Utah

Stansbury Park

1 school

Stansbury Park, Utah

Sunset

1 school

Sunset, Utah

Syracuse

3 schools

Syracuse, Utah

Cities Starting with T

2 cities

Taylorsville

3 schools

Taylorsville, Utah

Tooele

1 school

Tooele, Utah

Cities Starting with W

5 cities

Washington

3 schools

Washington, Utah

West Haven

2 schools

West Haven, Utah

West Jordan

3 schools

West Jordan, Utah

West Valley City

3 schools

West Valley City, Utah

Woods Cross

1 school

Woods Cross, Utah

Special Education in Utah: What Parents Need to Know

Utah gives districts 45 school days after consent to complete evaluation and eligibility. The Utah Fits All Scholarship is a broad education scholarship, while district-funded private placement remains tied to the IEP.

We currently list 149 specialized schools and programs across 47 communities in Utah.

Evaluation and IEP timing in Utah

The initial evaluation and eligibility determination must be completed within 45 school days after the district receives parental consent. If the student is eligible, the IEP team must develop the initial IEP within 30 calendar days.

The evaluation clock is 45 school days after consent
Eligibility is determined within that same evaluation process
The initial IEP is due within 30 calendar days after eligibility

How specialized placements are funded in Utah

The Utah Fits All Scholarship can pay participating private-school tuition and other approved education expenses. It is open under the program's annual eligibility and priority rules and should not be described as a disability-specific IEP placement.

Families apply through the program manager during the annual window
Approved expenses and provider participation rules apply
The district separately funds a private placement it makes through an IEP

Types of Special Needs Schools in Utah

Not every placement type exists in every state. These are the settings families actually find in Utah.

Utah Fits All providers and contracted special education schools

Utah families may choose approved scholarship providers, while public agencies also contract for specialized IEP placements when needed.

Best for: Students whose funding route, IEP, or support needs match this state-specific placement category

District and regional public programs

Utah districts may serve students in neighborhood schools, separate classrooms, regional cooperatives, or public separate schools depending on the IEP.

Best for: Students who can receive FAPE within the public-school continuum

Autism and therapeutic day schools

These programs combine academics with behavioral, communication, sensory, or clinical support. Approval and public-payment status must be checked separately.

Best for: Students who need coordinated instruction and therapeutic support throughout the school day

Independent schools for learning differences

These schools commonly focus on dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, ADHD, executive function, or small-group instruction.

Best for: Students who need specialized teaching but not an intensive therapeutic placement

Utah Special Needs School Questions

How long does a special education evaluation take in Utah?

What funding can families use for a specialized school in Utah?

Can a Utah district pay for a private special education placement?

Yes, when the IEP team determines that the district cannot provide FAPE in its own programs. The public agency then remains responsible for the placement and IEP. A family-selected private enrollment or scholarship is a different legal and funding route.

What types of specialized schools operate in Utah?

The state-specific options described on this page include Utah Fits All providers and contracted special education schools, District and regional public programs, Autism and therapeutic day schools, Independent schools for learning differences. Approval, tuition responsibility, and admission rules differ by setting, so confirm both the school's status and who is responsible for payment before enrolling.

Where should I start for a child under three in Utah?

Baby Watch Early Intervention is the state's birth-to-three starting point. Local programs serve eligible infants and toddlers from birth to age three and coordinate transition with school districts.

Utah Guides & Resources

Next steps for families comparing schools, requesting an evaluation, or working out how to pay for a placement.

How to request a special education evaluation

Start the written record before tracking Utah's evaluation timeline.

Complete IEP guide

Prepare for eligibility, services, placement, and annual review decisions.

504 plan vs IEP

Compare the protections and services available through each plan.

Choosing a special needs school

Questions to ask when comparing programs in Utah.

Early intervention guide

Understand birth-to-three services and the transition into Utah schools.

IEP meeting prep checklist

Organize records, questions, and priorities before the team meets.

Autism rates by state

Compare federal autism-identification data for Utah.

Restraint and seclusion by state

Review federal civil-rights data when comparing Utah programs.

Sources for this page

State rules change. This page was last reviewed against primary sources on July 28, 2026. Confirm current requirements with your school district or the relevant state agency before making a decision.

Find Your Perfect Match

With 149 schools and centers across 47 cities in Utah, we'll help you find the right educational environment for your child's unique needs.