Sandy School Guide
Alta View Elementary School, Sandy
A buyer's guide to Alta View Elementary: how it rates, which middle and high school it feeds into, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
Alta View Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, in Sandy, Utah. It carries a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and tests above the Utah average in math. One thing surprises buyers: despite the name, Alta View does not currently feed Alta High. Under the current pattern, its students move on to Mount Jordan Middle School and then Jordan High School.
Alta View Elementary, 917 E Larkspur Drive, Sandy, UT 84094. Canyons School District.
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How good is Alta View Elementary?
Alta View Elementary earns a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, which places it above average among Utah public elementary schools. On recent state testing, roughly 60 percent of students scored proficient in math, above the statewide average for schools serving the same grades.
Class sizes run about 22 students per teacher, in line with other Canyons District elementaries. It serves about 556 students in a settled part of Sandy.
Where Alta View Elementary feeds
Elementary schools matter for the early years, but families usually want to see the whole path. Under the current Canyons District pattern, the progression runs:
- Elementary: Alta View Elementary, grades K to 5
- Middle: Mount Jordan Middle School, grades 6 to 8
- High: Jordan High School, grades 9 to 12
The name catches people out. Alta View does not feed Alta High under the current lines. Because Canyons District has redrawn boundaries over the years and the 2025 Boundary Study is reviewing several assignments, confirm your exact address before you rely on a feeder. The Canyons School District boundary map checks any specific address. You can also explore the wider market on our Sandy area page.
Homes in the Alta View Elementary boundary
The Alta View Elementary boundary sits in an established part of Sandy, so the housing stock skews toward resale single-family homes with some townhomes, rather than new construction. As of mid 2026, Sandy’s citywide median ran in the $700,000s, and the area spans a range:
- Entry level: townhomes and smaller homes in the mid $400,000s and up
- Typical: single-family homes in the $600,000s to high $700,000s
- Upper end: larger and updated homes above the citywide median
Prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your Sandy search, Alta View is an above-average elementary in a settled, convenient part of the city. The point worth repeating: the name is not the feeder. This boundary currently routes to Mount Jordan Middle and Jordan High, not Alta. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer. Boundary lines rarely follow the streets you would expect.
Explore the wider market on our Sandy area page, or weigh your options as a current owner on our Sandy homeowner options page.
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 Canyons School District. The Canyons School District boundary map confirms the assigned middle and high school for any specific address.
When you are ready to find a home in the Alta View 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, PublicSchoolReview, and the Canyons School District, plus live listing data from zoomUTAH. School data reflects the most recent published figures for the 2023 to 2025 school years. Price ranges reflect the Sandy market as of mid 2026 and change over time. Feeder assignments can vary by address, and the district’s 2025 Boundary Study is actively reviewing several assignments, so verify with the Canyons School District before relying on a feeder.
Alta View Elementary School, Sandy FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Alta View Elementary serve?
Alta View Elementary serves grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, in Sandy, Utah.
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Is Alta View Elementary a good school?
Yes. It holds a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and tests above the Utah average, with roughly 60 percent of students proficient in math on recent state testing. Class sizes run about 22 students per teacher.
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What middle and high school does Alta View Elementary feed into?
Despite the name, Alta View does not feed Alta High under the current pattern. Most of its boundary feeds Mount Jordan Middle School and then Jordan High School. Boundaries can shift, so confirm your exact address before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Alta View 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 Canyons School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.
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How do I find homes that feed into Alta View Elementary?
Search the Alta View Elementary 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 Alta View Elementary boundary?
The boundary sits in established Sandy, so expect mostly resale single-family homes and some townhomes rather than new construction. As of mid 2026, Sandy's citywide median ran in the $700,000s, though the mix varies block to block.
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