West Valley City School Guide
West Valley Elementary School, West Valley City
A buyer's guide to West Valley Elementary: how it rates, its STEM focus, which junior high and high school it feeds into, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
West Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K to 5 in the Granite School District, on the far west side of West Valley City. It carries a 4 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and a STEM focus, and it is one of the larger elementaries in the area. Under the current feeder pattern, West Valley students move on to Hunter Junior High for grades 6 to 8, then Hunter High School for grades 9 to 12.
West Valley Elementary School, 6049 W Brud Drive, West Valley City, UT 84128. Granite School District.
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How good is West Valley Elementary?
West Valley Elementary earns a 4 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, in the typical range for a West Valley City elementary. On recent state testing, roughly 32 percent of students scored proficient in reading and 30 percent in math. Those numbers reflect a largely working-class student body where many children are still learning English, so weigh them against what the school offers.
What sets the school apart is its STEM emphasis, built around science, technology, engineering, and math, which gives it an identity beyond a standard neighborhood elementary. It is one of the larger elementaries on the west side, with class sizes near roughly 23 students per teacher.
Where West Valley Elementary feeds
Under the current Granite School District pattern, the progression runs:
- Elementary: West Valley Elementary, grades K to 5
- Junior high: Hunter Junior High, grades 6 to 8
- High: Hunter High School, grades 9 to 12
Granite has redrawn lines in recent years, and some far-west addresses can route toward Granger High School instead. Confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder. The Granite School District boundary maps check any specific address. You can also explore the wider market on our West Valley City area page.
Homes in the West Valley Elementary boundary
The West Valley Elementary boundary sits on the far west side of West Valley City, one of the more affordable parts of the Salt Lake Valley. Expect established single-family homes, starter homes, and townhomes, many close to Bangerter Highway and the west-side job centers. The area draws first-time buyers and buyers who want more house for the money.
Because the boundary is large and varied, prices move 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 West Valley City search, West Valley Elementary pairs an affordable far-west location with a STEM focus that gives it more identity than a typical neighborhood school. Its test-based rating sits in the middle of the pack, which is common in this part of the valley, but families here often prioritize price, space, and the STEM emphasis. 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 West Valley City area page, or see where West Valley students head next on our Hunter Junior High and Hunter High School pages.
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 Granite School District, and the STEM emphasis can draw families in from other areas. The Granite School District boundary maps confirm the assigned schools for any specific address.
When you are ready to find a home in the West Valley 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, U.S. News and World Report, the Utah State Board of Education, and the Granite School District, plus live listing data from zoomUTAH. Enrollment, ratios, and proficiency figures reflect the most recent published figures and are approximate. Granite moved sixth grade to the junior highs starting in the 2025 to 2026 school year, so some third-party listings still show K to 6. Ratings and boundaries change over time, so verify any specific address before relying on it.
West Valley Elementary School, West Valley City FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does West Valley Elementary serve?
West Valley Elementary serves grades K to 5 in the Granite School District, in West Valley City, Utah. Granite moved sixth grade up to the junior highs starting with the 2025 to 2026 school year, so most of its elementaries now run K to 5 rather than K to 6.
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Is West Valley Elementary a good school?
It holds a 4 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, in the typical range for a West Valley City elementary, and it carries a STEM focus. Recent state testing showed roughly 32 percent of students proficient in reading and 30 percent in math. Ratings lean heavily on test scores and do not capture everything a school offers, including its student body and STEM emphasis.
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What junior high and high school does West Valley Elementary feed into?
Under the current pattern, West Valley Elementary feeds Hunter Junior High for grades 6 to 8 and then Hunter High School for grades 9 to 12. Granite has redrawn lines in recent years, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to West Valley 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 Granite School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.
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How do I find homes that feed into West Valley Elementary?
Search the West Valley 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 West Valley Elementary boundary?
The boundary covers a far-west stretch of West Valley City, one of the more affordable parts of the Salt Lake Valley, with established single-family homes, starter homes, and townhomes. Reach out for a current, address-specific price snapshot, since values move over time.
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