Whittier Elementary School, Salt Lake City

The short answer

Whittier Elementary is a public elementary school serving preschool and grades K to 6 in the Salt Lake City School District, east of downtown near Central City and Liberty Wells. It is one of the higher-rated elementaries in the district, with a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, and it tests above the Utah average, at roughly 48 percent proficient in reading and 42 percent in math. Whittier sits on the east side of the district, so its boundary feeds toward Highland High School through a district middle school, with some addresses routing to East High. Confirm any specific address on the district boundary tool.

Whittier Elementary, 1600 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Salt Lake City School District.

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How good is Whittier Elementary?

Whittier earns a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, one of the top marks among Salt Lake City elementaries. On recent state testing, roughly 48 percent of students scored proficient in reading and 42 percent in math, both above the Utah average. That combination of a strong rating and above-average scores makes Whittier one of the more sought-after neighborhood elementaries east of downtown, and it is a genuine draw for buyers house-hunting in Central City and Liberty Wells.

Where Whittier Elementary feeds

Elementary schools matter for the early years, but families usually want the whole path. Whittier sits on the east side of the district, so it does not follow the west-side pattern toward West High. Under the current Salt Lake City School District pattern, the progression generally runs:

• Elementary: Whittier Elementary, preschool and grades K to 6
• Middle: a Salt Lake City School District middle school for grades 7 to 8, by address
• High: Highland High School, with some boundaries routing to East High School

Middle and high assignments here vary by block, and the district is actively reviewing boundaries, so confirm your exact address before you rely on a feeder. The Salt Lake City School District boundary tool checks any specific address. You can also explore the wider market on our Salt Lake City area page.

Homes in the Whittier Elementary boundary

The Whittier boundary covers Central City and the western edge of Liberty Wells, east of downtown and close to Liberty Park. This is one of the city’s historic streetcar neighborhoods, so the housing stock leans to early-1900s bungalows and cottages, many restored, along with newer infill and townhomes. As of July 2026, active listings in the area generally run:

• Entry level: condos, townhomes, and smaller cottages from the high $300,000s
• Typical: restored bungalows and single-family homes in the $500,000s to $700,000s
• Upper end: larger or fully renovated historic homes into the $800,000s

Demand here has been strong, driven by walkability, proximity to Liberty Park, and the school’s reputation. Prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot.

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A local broker’s take

If schools are steering your search, Whittier is one of the strongest reasons to buy in Central City or Liberty Wells: a 9 out of 10 elementary in a walkable, historic neighborhood near Liberty Park. That reputation shows up in demand, so well-priced homes inside the boundary tend to move quickly. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer, since a boundary line can be the difference between Whittier and a neighboring school.

Explore the wider market on our Salt Lake City area page, or read up on the east-side high school on our East High School guide.

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 Salt Lake City School District, though a school as popular as Whittier can fill quickly. Because the district has been reshaping boundaries, confirm the current assignment for any address you are considering.

When you are ready to find a home in the Whittier 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, and the Salt Lake City School District. School data reflects the most recent published figures for the 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 school years. Price ranges reflect active listings as of July 2026 and change over time. Feeder assignments can vary by address and the district is in an active boundary review, so verify with the Salt Lake City School District before you rely on a feeder.