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Silver Mesa Elementary School, Sandy
Silver Mesa 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
Silver Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, in east Sandy, Utah. It carries a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and tests above the Utah average in reading. Under the current pattern, its boundary points toward Hillcrest High School, though the middle school assignment has been under review in the district’s 2025 Boundary Study, so confirm your exact address.
Silver Mesa Elementary, 8920 S 1700 E, Sandy, UT 84093. Canyons School District.
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How good is Silver Mesa Elementary?
Silver Mesa Elementary earns a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, which places it above average among Utah public elementary schools. On recent state testing, roughly 57 percent of students scored proficient in reading, above the statewide average for schools serving the same grades.
Class sizes run about 20 students per teacher, a touch lighter than many Canyons District elementaries. It serves about 551 students in an established part of east Sandy.
Where Silver Mesa Elementary feeds
Elementary schools matter for the early years, but families usually want to see the whole path. Under the current Canyons District pattern, Silver Mesa points toward Hillcrest High School for grades 9 to 12. The middle school step is the part in flux: the district’s 2025 Boundary Study proposed moving Silver Mesa students to Union Middle, and that proposal has been under review.
Because the lines here are actively being studied, treat any middle or high school pairing as a starting point, not a guarantee, and confirm your exact address. 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 Silver Mesa Elementary boundary
The Silver Mesa Elementary boundary covers established east Sandy, mostly resale single-family homes on settled streets, with larger lots and valley views the closer you get to the bench. As of mid 2026, Sandy’s citywide median ran in the $700,000s, and the area spans a range:
- Entry level: smaller and townhome product in the mid $400,000s and up
- Typical: single-family homes in the $600,000s to high $700,000s
- Upper end: bench and updated homes well 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, Silver Mesa is an above-average elementary in a settled east-Sandy neighborhood. The thing to watch here is the middle school assignment, which the 2025 study has been actively reworking. 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 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 Silver Mesa 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.
Silver Mesa Elementary School, Sandy FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Silver Mesa Elementary serve?
Silver Mesa Elementary serves grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, in Sandy, Utah.
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Is Silver Mesa Elementary a good school?
Yes. It holds a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and tests above the Utah average, with roughly 57 percent of students proficient in reading on recent state testing. Class sizes run about 20 students per teacher.
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What middle and high school does Silver Mesa Elementary feed into?
Under the current pattern, Silver Mesa feeds toward Hillcrest High School. The assigned middle school has been under review in the district's 2025 Boundary Study, with a proposal to route students to Union Middle, so confirm your exact address before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Silver Mesa 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 Silver Mesa Elementary?
Search the Silver Mesa 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 Silver Mesa Elementary boundary?
The boundary sits in established east Sandy, so expect mostly resale single-family homes. As of mid 2026, Sandy's citywide median ran in the $700,000s, with bench streets running higher and the mix varying block to block.
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