Public schools in Midvale, UT
8 open public schools with an address in Midvale, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,460
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Midvale public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Midvale, UT: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,460 students, an average of 808 per school. The largest campus is Hillcrest High (2,421 students), and the largest elementary school is Midvale School (644).
Canyons District operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 20.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Midvale
Elementary schools in Midvale
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperview School Canyons District | KG–05 | 328 | 14.3:1 | |
| East Midvale School Canyons District | KG–05 | 499 | 18.1:1 | |
| Midvale School Canyons District | KG–05 | 644 | 18.3:1 | |
| Midvalley School Canyons District | KG–05 | 635 | 23.1:1 |
Middle schools in Midvale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midvale Middle Canyons District · Magnet | 06–08 | 802 | 18:1 |
High schools in Midvale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest High Canyons District | 08–12 | 2,421 | 24.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Midvale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Valley School Canyons District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 79 | 6.6:1 | |
| Utah Connections Academy Utah Connections Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,052 | 24.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.9%
- Hispanic39.1%
- Black3.1%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Midvale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,460 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Midvale
How many public schools are in Midvale, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Midvale: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,460 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Midvale?
Schools with an address in Midvale belong to 2 education agencies, led by Canyons District (7 schools), Utah Connections Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Midvale?
Hillcrest High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Midvale, with 2,421 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Midvale?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Midvale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Utah Connections Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Midvale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Midvale public schools is 18.2:1, lower than the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Midvale guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Utah cities