West Valley City School Guide
Academy Park Elementary School, West Valley City
A buyer's guide to Academy Park Elementary: how it rates, which junior high and high school it feeds into, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
Academy Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K to 5 in the Granite School District, on the west side of West Valley City. It carries an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, one of the highest among West Valley City elementaries, and offers a Gifted and Talented program on a smaller, close-knit campus. Under the current feeder pattern, Academy Park students move on to Hunter Junior High for grades 6 to 8, then Hunter High School for grades 9 to 12.
Academy Park Elementary School, West Valley City, UT 84120. Granite School District.
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How good is Academy Park Elementary?
Academy Park Elementary earns an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, which stands out as one of the highest marks among West Valley City elementaries. The rating leans on state test scores, but a figure this high points to strong results relative to nearby campuses.
Academy Park is a smaller school, with an enrollment near 358, and it offers a Gifted and Talented program. Class sizes run near roughly 20 students per teacher, on the lighter side for the west side. The campus rallies around its Sky Hawk identity, and families value the close-knit feel.
Where Academy Park Elementary feeds
Under the current Granite School District pattern, the progression runs:
- Elementary: Academy Park Elementary, grades K to 5
- Junior high: Hunter Junior High, grades 6 to 8
- High: Hunter High School, grades 9 to 12
Granite has redrawn lines in recent years, and some addresses can route toward Granger High School instead. Confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder. The Granite School District boundary maps check any specific address. You can also explore the wider market on our West Valley City area page.
Homes in the Academy Park Elementary boundary
The Academy Park boundary covers a west-side stretch of West Valley City, one of the more affordable parts of the Salt Lake Valley. Expect established single-family homes, starter homes, and townhomes, close to Bangerter Highway and the west-side employers. For buyers who want a stronger-rated elementary without leaving the affordable west side, this is one of the more appealing boundaries in the city.
Because the boundary is established and varied, prices move from block to block and the mix of active listings shifts month to month. Rather than quote a range that goes stale quickly, we would rather pull a current, address-specific snapshot for you.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your West Valley City search, Academy Park is one of the strongest-rated elementaries in the city, and it does it on the affordable west side, which is a genuinely useful combination for value-focused buyers. Because it rates well, the boundary can draw extra interest, so it pays to move quickly on the right home. When you find one you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer.
Explore the wider market on our West Valley City area page, or see where Academy Park students head next on our Hunter Junior High and Hunter High School pages.
Enrolling and location
Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Granite School District. Because Academy Park rates well, seats can fill, so apply early if you are coming from outside the boundary. The Granite School District boundary maps confirm the assigned schools for any specific address.
When you are ready to find a home in the Academy Park Elementary area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.
Sources: GreatSchools, SchoolDigger, Niche, U.S. News and World Report, the Utah State Board of Education, and the Granite School District, plus live listing data from zoomUTAH. Enrollment and ratios reflect the most recent published figures and are approximate. Granite moved sixth grade to the junior highs starting in the 2025 to 2026 school year, so some third-party listings still show K to 6. Ratings and boundaries change over time, so verify any specific address before relying on it.
Academy Park Elementary School, West Valley City FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Academy Park Elementary serve?
Academy Park Elementary serves grades K to 5 in the Granite School District, in West Valley City, Utah. Granite moved sixth grade up to the junior highs starting with the 2025 to 2026 school year, so most of its elementaries now run K to 5 rather than K to 6.
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Is Academy Park Elementary a good school?
It holds an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, one of the highest among West Valley City elementaries, and it offers a Gifted and Talented program. That rating leans on test scores, but it points to strong results relative to nearby schools. It is a smaller campus that many families value.
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What junior high and high school does Academy Park Elementary feed into?
Under the current pattern, Academy Park Elementary feeds Hunter Junior High for grades 6 to 8 and then Hunter High School for grades 9 to 12. Granite has redrawn lines in recent years, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Academy Park Elementary if I live outside the boundary?
Often, yes. Utah's open enrollment lets you apply from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Granite School District. A stronger-rated school like this can fill, so apply early if you are coming from outside the boundary.
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How do I find homes that feed into Academy Park Elementary?
Search the Academy Park attendance area directly on zoomUTAH, or reach out and we will pull current listings inside the boundary for you. Always verify the boundary on a specific address before you write an offer, since lines can change.
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What kind of homes are in the Academy Park Elementary boundary?
The boundary covers a west-side stretch of West Valley City, one of the more affordable parts of the Salt Lake Valley, with established single-family homes, starter homes, and townhomes. Reach out for a current, address-specific price snapshot, since values move over time.
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