Sunrise Elementary School, Sandy

The short answer

Sunrise Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K to 5 in the Canyons School District, in the east foothills of Sandy, Utah. It is one of the highest-rated elementary schools in the state, with a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and top-of-state test scores. Under the current pattern, Sunrise students move on to Indian Hills Middle School and then Alta High School, both close by.

Sunrise Elementary, 1520 E 11265 S, Sandy, UT 84092. Canyons School District.

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How good is Sunrise Elementary?

Sunrise is one of the strongest elementary schools in Utah. It earns a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and has been ranked at or near the top of the state on recent lists. On recent state testing, roughly 81 percent of students scored proficient in math and 80 percent in reading, well above the statewide averages for schools serving the same grades.

Class sizes run about 22 students per teacher, in line with other Canyons District elementaries. It serves about 669 students in the east foothills of Sandy. Scores this high tend to make a boundary popular, which is worth keeping in mind for both enrollment and resale.

Where Sunrise 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: Sunrise Elementary, grades K to 5
• Middle: Indian Hills Middle School, grades 6 to 8
• High: Alta High School, grades 9 to 12

Both next schools sit close by in east Sandy. Because Canyons District has redrawn lines 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 Sunrise Elementary boundary

The Sunrise Elementary boundary sits in the east foothills of Sandy, near the mouth of the canyons. That means established single-family homes, many on larger lots with valley or mountain views, rather than new construction. As of mid 2026, Sandy’s citywide median ran in the $700,000s, and homes in this bench area often ran at or above that:

• Entry level: smaller foothill homes from the high $500,000s and up
• Typical: single-family homes in the $700,000s to low seven figures
• Upper end: larger view and custom homes well into seven figures

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, Sunrise is about as strong as elementary options get on the east side, and it pairs with a solid path through Indian Hills Middle to Alta High. Boundaries like this stay in demand, which supports resale but can also mean competition for homes when they come up. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer, since two neighboring homes can land in different attendance areas.

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. Because Sunrise is a sought-after 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 Sunrise 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, U.S. News and World Report, 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.