Cottonwood Heights School Guide
Ridgecrest Elementary School, Cottonwood Heights
Everything a homebuyer needs on Ridgecrest 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
Ridgecrest Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, in an established part of Cottonwood Heights near 7200 South. It carries a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and ranks among the stronger elementary schools in the district. Under the current feeder pattern, Ridgecrest students move on to Butler Middle School for grades 6 to 8, then Brighton High School for grades 9 to 12.
Ridgecrest Elementary, 1800 E 7200 S, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121. Canyons School District.
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How good is Ridgecrest Elementary?
Ridgecrest Elementary earns a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, which places it well above average among Utah public elementary schools and among the higher-rated elementaries in the Canyons District. On recent state testing, roughly 59 percent of students scored proficient in math and about half were proficient in reading. Reported figures vary a little by source and year, so treat the exact percentages as approximate.
Class sizes run about 19 students per teacher, a little lighter than many Canyons District elementaries. The school serves about 491 students across grades K to 5.
Where Ridgecrest 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: Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest Elementary boundary
The Ridgecrest boundary covers established Cottonwood Heights neighborhoods on the west side of the city near 7200 South, mostly mid-century and later single-family homes on settled streets. Cottonwood Heights is a sought-after bench community, so this area generally runs above the Salt Lake County median.
Because the housing here is older and updated to varying degrees, prices vary 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 Cottonwood Heights search, Ridgecrest is an easy one to like: a top-rated campus, small classes, and an established, walkable neighborhood that feeds the well-regarded Butler Middle and Brighton High track. It appeals most to buyers who want settled streets and a strong elementary without paying for brand-new construction. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer. One street can put you in a different school.
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. The Canyons School District school locator confirms the assigned schools for any specific address.
When you are ready to find a home in the Ridgecrest 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, U.S. News and World Report, 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. Reported figures vary by source, and Canyons ran a boundary study in 2025, so verify any specific address before relying on it.
Ridgecrest Elementary School, Cottonwood Heights FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary serve?
Ridgecrest Elementary serves grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
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Is Ridgecrest Elementary a good school?
Yes. It holds a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and ranks among the higher-performing elementary schools in the Canyons District. Recent state testing showed roughly 59 percent proficiency in math and around half of students proficient in reading. Class sizes run about 19 students per teacher.
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What middle and high school does Ridgecrest feed into?
Under the current pattern, Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest Elementary?
Search the Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest boundary?
The boundary covers established Cottonwood Heights neighborhoods on the west side of the city, mostly mid-century and later single-family homes. Prices generally run above the Salt Lake County median, so treat any figure as a snapshot that moves with the market.
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