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Beacon Heights Elementary School, Salt Lake City
The homebuyer's read on Beacon Heights Elementary: how it rates, which middle and high school it feeds into, and what homes near the school cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
Beacon Heights Elementary is a public school serving grades K to 6, plus preschool, in the Salt Lake City School District, on the east bench of the city. It carries an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, ranks within the top 5 percent of Utah public schools, and tests well above the state average. Under the current feeder pattern, Beacon Heights students typically move on to Hillside Middle School and then Highland High School.
Beacon Heights Elementary sits on the east bench of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City School District.
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How good is Beacon Heights Elementary?
Beacon Heights Elementary earns an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and lands within the top 5 percent of Utah public schools. On recent state testing, roughly 74 percent of students scored proficient in math and 72 percent in reading, both well above the statewide averages for schools serving the same grades.
Class sizes run about 18 students per teacher, among the lightest on the east side. The campus sits high on the bench near the mouth of Parleys Canyon, close to the foothills and the University.
Where Beacon Heights Elementary feeds
Elementary schools matter for the early years, but families usually want to see the whole path. Under the current Salt Lake City School District pattern, the progression typically runs:
- Elementary: Beacon Heights Elementary, grades K to 6
- Middle: Hillside Middle School, grades 7 to 8
- High: Highland High School, grades 9 to 12
Beacon Heights, Hillside, and Highland sit together in the district’s Highland High network, which reinforces that pairing. Even so, boundaries shift over time, so confirm your exact address before you rely on a feeder. The Salt Lake City School District boundary tool checks any specific address. You can also explore the wider market on our Salt Lake City area page.
Homes near Beacon Heights Elementary
The Beacon Heights Elementary boundary covers desirable east-bench streets of mid-century and traditional homes, many with valley views and quick access to hiking and biking trails. As of July 2026, active listings in the area generally run:
- Entry level: smaller homes and townhomes from the mid $500,000s
- Typical: single-family homes in the $700,000s to low $1 million range
- Upper end: larger and view homes well above $1.2 million
Prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot. This is one of the pricier pockets on the east bench, though smaller homes still come up.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your east-bench search, Beacon Heights is a top pick: it rates among the best in the state, keeps classes small, and feeds a clean Hillside-to-Highland path. The trade-off is price, since bench homes with views carry a premium. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer.
Explore the wider market on our Salt Lake City area page, or read up on where Beacon Heights students head next on our Highland High School 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 Salt Lake City School District. Popular schools can fill, so apply early if you are coming from outside the boundary.
When you are ready to find a home in the Beacon Heights Elementary area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings near the school and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.
Sources: GreatSchools, SchoolDigger, Niche, U.S. News and World Report, and the Salt Lake City School District. School data reflects the most recent published figures for the 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 school years. Price ranges reflect active listings as of July 2026 and change over time. Feeder assignments can vary by address, so verify with the Salt Lake City School District boundary tool.
Beacon Heights Elementary School, Salt Lake City FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Beacon Heights Elementary serve?
Beacon Heights Elementary serves grades K to 6, with a preschool program, in the Salt Lake City School District, on the east bench of the city.
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Is Beacon Heights Elementary a good school?
It holds an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and ranks within the top 5 percent of Utah public schools, with roughly 74 percent of students proficient in math and 72 percent in reading. Class sizes run about 18 students per teacher.
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What middle and high school does Beacon Heights Elementary feed into?
Under the current pattern, Beacon Heights students typically continue to Hillside Middle School and then Highland High School. Assignments follow your home address, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Beacon Heights 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 Salt Lake City School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.
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How do I find homes near Beacon Heights Elementary?
Search the Beacon Heights Elementary attendance area directly on zoomUTAH, or reach out and we will pull current listings near the school. Always verify the boundary on a specific address before you write an offer, since lines can change.
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