Cottonwood Heights School Guide
Canyon View Elementary School, Cottonwood Heights
Canyon View Elementary for homebuyers: 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
Canyon View Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, on the higher Cottonwood Heights bench near the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood canyons. It carries a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and tests among the stronger elementary schools in Utah. Under the current feeder pattern, Canyon View students move on to Butler Middle School for grades 6 to 8, then Brighton High School for grades 9 to 12.
Canyon View Elementary, 3050 E 7800 S, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121. Canyons School District.
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How good is Canyon View Elementary?
Canyon View Elementary earns a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, which places it well above average among Utah public elementary schools. On recent state testing, roughly 73 percent of students scored proficient in math and 59 percent in reading, both above the statewide average for schools serving the same grades. Regular attendance runs near 85 percent, ahead of the Utah figure of about 76 percent.
The school serves about 471 students across grades K to 5. Class sizes vary by grade, so ask about the specific grade your child would enter when you tour.
Where Canyon View feeds
Elementary schools matter for the early years, but families usually want to see the whole path. Under the current Canyons School District pattern, the progression runs:
- Elementary: Canyon View Elementary, grades K to 5
- Middle: Butler Middle School, grades 6 to 8
- High: Brighton High School, grades 9 to 12
Canyons District ran a boundary study in 2025 and periodically redraws lines, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder. The Canyons School District school locator checks any specific address, and the 2025 boundary study outlines proposed changes. You can also explore the wider market on our Cottonwood Heights area page.
Homes in the Canyon View Elementary boundary
The Canyon View boundary sits on the higher Cottonwood Heights bench, close to the canyons and the ski corridor. The housing stock skews toward established single-family homes, many on larger lots with mountain and valley views, alongside some newer custom builds. Cottonwood Heights is a sought-after bench community, so this area generally runs above the Salt Lake County median.
Because the boundary blends settled streets with higher-end pockets near the canyon mouths, prices vary widely from block to block. 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 Cottonwood Heights search, the Canyon View boundary is an easy one to like: a top-rated campus, strong test scores, and a location tucked against the canyons. It appeals most to buyers who want established neighborhoods, larger lots, and quick access to the ski corridor. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer. Attendance areas and street layouts do not always match.
Explore the wider market on our Cottonwood Heights area page, or weigh your options as a current owner on our Cottonwood Heights 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. Because Canyon View is a well-regarded school, popular grades can fill, so apply early if you are coming from outside the boundary.
When you are ready to find a home in the Canyon 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, Public School Review, the Canyons School District, and live listing data from zoomUTAH. School data reflects the most recent published figures for the 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 school years. Feeder assignments can vary by address, and Canyons ran a boundary study in 2025, so verify with the district school locator before relying on it.
Canyon View Elementary School, Cottonwood Heights FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Canyon View Elementary serve?
Canyon View Elementary serves grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
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Is Canyon View Elementary a good school?
Yes. It holds a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and ranks among the higher-performing elementary schools in Utah on test scores. Recent state testing showed roughly 73 percent proficiency in math and 59 percent in reading, above the Utah average, and regular attendance runs near 85 percent, ahead of the state figure.
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What middle and high school does Canyon View feed into?
Under the current pattern, Canyon View feeds Butler Middle School for grades 6 to 8, then Brighton High School for grades 9 to 12. Canyons ran a boundary study in 2025 that could shift some assignments, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Canyon View 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 Canyon View Elementary?
Search the Canyon View 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 Canyon View boundary?
The boundary sits on the higher Cottonwood Heights bench near the canyons, so expect established single-family homes, many on generous lots with mountain views. Cottonwood Heights generally runs above the Salt Lake County median, so treat prices as a snapshot that moves with the market.
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