West Valley City School Guide
Whittier Elementary School, West Valley City
What buyers should know about Whittier Elementary: how it rates, which junior high and high school it feeds into, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
Whittier 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 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, on the stronger side for a West Valley City elementary. Under the current feeder pattern, Whittier Elementary students move on to Hunter Junior High for grades 6 to 8, then Hunter High School for grades 9 to 12.
Whittier Elementary School, 3585 S 6000 W, West Valley City, UT 84128. Granite School District.
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How good is Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary earns a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, one of the higher marks among West Valley City elementaries. The number still leans on state test scores at this school, so read it in that context, but it does point to solid results relative to nearby campuses.
Whittier is a compact neighborhood school where most students live within walking distance. Class sizes run near the Granite elementary norm, roughly 22 students per teacher. Families here value the walkable setting and the mix of backgrounds in the student body.
Where Whittier Elementary feeds
Under the current Granite School District pattern, the progression runs:
- Elementary: Whittier 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 Whittier Elementary boundary
The Whittier 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 spans a range of streets and eras, 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, Whittier is one of the stronger-rated elementaries on the west side, and it anchors a walkable neighborhood that feeds the Hunter Junior and Hunter High pipeline. As always in this city, attendance lines have shifted with recent consolidations, so a single street can change the assignment. 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 Whittier 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. The Granite School District boundary maps confirm the assigned schools for any specific address.
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, the Utah State Board of Education, and the Granite School District, plus live listing data from zoomUTAH. Enrollment and ratios 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.
Whittier Elementary School, West Valley City FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Whittier Elementary serve?
Whittier 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 Whittier Elementary a good school?
It holds a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, on the stronger side for a West Valley City elementary. Many families value its neighborhood setting and the range of backgrounds students learn alongside. Ratings lean heavily on test scores and do not capture everything a school offers.
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What junior high and high school does Whittier Elementary feed into?
Under the current pattern, Whittier 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 Whittier 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 Whittier Elementary?
Search the Whittier 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 Whittier 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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