Parents choose Waterford School because Waterford School Concert Hall, Sandy, Utahthey want an extraordinary experience for their child. A liberal arts education is extraordinary because it emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, hands-on learning and collaboration, and most importantly, joy.  Waterford instills qualities of independent thought and responsibility as it helps students lay a solid foundation for college and prepares them to lead purposeful, honorable, and joyful lives. See just some of our recent accomplishments and areas of excellence in the Why Waterford download.

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  • The Waterford ACT average composite score is 28. The Utah average is 20.3.  In 2020, 70% of Waterford students met the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks, compared to only 23% of all Utah students.  The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are predictors of high probability of success in college-level courses.

  • Waterford holds 55 State Championships in 10 different varsity sports.  Over 70% of Waterford Upper School students compete on at least one varsity team.

  • Waterford students consistently outperform their Utah and National peers on standardized tests and Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

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