Salt Lake County School Districts: A Guide for Homebuyers
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- Salt Lake County School Districts: A Homebuyer's Guide
- 1. Canyons School District
- 2. Jordan School District
- 3. Salt Lake City School District
- 4. Granite School District
Salt Lake County School Districts: A Homebuyer's Guide
For families moving to Salt Lake County, understanding which school district serves a given area is an important part of the home search. The county is served by several public school districts, as well as charter and private options. School boundaries can change, and buyers should verify the schools serving a specific property directly with the applicable school district.
1. Canyons School District
Areas Served: Draper, Sandy, Midvale, Cottonwood Heights
Canyons School District was created in 2009 and has invested in rebuilding and modernizing its schools. High schools include Corner Canyon (Draper) and Alta (Sandy). School boundaries can change, and buyers should verify assignments directly with the district.
2. Jordan School District
Areas Served: South Jordan, West Jordan, Herriman, Riverton
Serving the southwest quadrant of the county, Jordan School District includes many newer school facilities. It offers dual-immersion language programs and STEM initiatives. Bingham High School and Herriman High School are among the high schools in the district. School boundaries can change, and buyers should verify assignments directly with the district.
3. Salt Lake City School District
Areas Served: Salt Lake City
The state's oldest district offers a range of programs, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at West High School. Neighborhoods like The Avenues and Sugar House feed into district schools. School boundaries can change, and buyers should verify assignments directly with the district.
4. Granite School District
Areas Served: Millcreek, Holladay, Taylorsville, Kearns
Granite School District is one of the largest districts in the state and offers a variety of educational programs. Schools in the Holladay and Millcreek areas include Olympus High and Skyline High. School boundaries can change, and buyers should verify assignments directly with the district.
Verify School Boundaries for Your Property
School boundaries can change and are not guaranteed. Work with Scott Allen to identify the school district serving a specific property, and verify school assignments directly with the applicable school district before making an offer.
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