Public schools in Sandy, UT
33 open public schools with an address in Sandy, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
33
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,421
33 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
2
4 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Sandy public schools
The federal directory lists 33 public schools in Sandy, UT: 19 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 33 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,421 students, an average of 528 per school. The largest campus is Alta High (2,278 students), and the largest elementary school is Sunrise School (647).
Canyons District operates the most schools here (31), 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 19.8:1, 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 2 charter schools, 4 magnet schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% 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 Sandy
Elementary schools in Sandy
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta View School Canyons District | KG–05 | 556 | 22:1 | |
| Altara School Canyons District | KG–05 | 560 | 22:1 | |
| Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary Beehive Science & Technology Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 435 | 17.6:1 | |
| Brookwood School Canyons District | KG–05 | 359 | 23.9:1 | |
| Canyons Online Canyons District · Virtual | KG–08 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Crescent School Canyons District | KG–05 | 468 | 20.1:1 | |
| East Sandy School Canyons District | KG–05 | 364 | 17.8:1 | |
| Glacier Hills Elementary Canyons District | KG–05 | 626 | 19.6:1 | |
| Granite School Canyons District | KG–05 | 303 | 17.8:1 | |
| Lone Peak School Canyons District | KG–05 | 516 | 20.9:1 | |
| Oakdale School Canyons District | KG–05 | 340 | 21.3:1 | |
| Park Lane School Canyons District | KG–05 | 324 | 18.4:1 | |
| Peruvian Park School Canyons District · Magnet | KG–05 | 560 | 21.6:1 | |
| Quail Hollow School Canyons District | KG–05 | 366 | 19.8:1 | |
| Sandy School Canyons District · Magnet | PK–05 | 514 | 18.7:1 | |
| Silver Mesa School Canyons District | KG–05 | 551 | 19.8:1 | |
| Sprucewood School Canyons District | KG–05 | 342 | 20.7:1 | |
| Sunrise School Canyons District · Magnet | KG–05 | 647 | 22:1 | |
| Willow Canyon School Canyons District | KG–05 | 303 | 20.9:1 |
Middle schools in Sandy
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Middle Canyons District | 06–08 | 943 | 23.2:1 | |
| Eastmont Middle Canyons District | 06–08 | 515 | 18.7:1 | |
| Indian Hills Middle Canyons District | 06–08 | 1,072 | 23.5:1 | |
| Mt. Jordan Middle Canyons District | 06–08 | 757 | 20.3:1 | |
| Union Middle Canyons District | 06–08 | 911 | 23.3:1 |
High schools in Sandy
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta High Canyons District | 08–12 | 2,278 | 24.5:1 | |
| Beehive Science & Technology Academy Beehive Science & Technology Academy · Charter · Magnet | 06–12 | 424 | 17:1 | |
| Canyons Technical Education Center Canyons District · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | 8 | 0.5:1 | |
| Canyons Virtual Academy Canyons District · Virtual | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Diamond Ridge High School Canyons District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 184 | 12.8:1 | |
| Jordan High Canyons District | 08–12 | 1,820 | 23:1 | |
| Life Skills Academy Canyons District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 63 | 11.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sandy
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Support Services Canyons District | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Special Ed Preschool Canyons District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 312 | 12.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.2%
- Hispanic19.4%
- Black1.4%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 Sandy schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,421 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sandy
How many public schools are in Sandy, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 33 open public schools with a location address in Sandy: 19 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 17,421 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sandy?
Schools with an address in Sandy belong to 2 education agencies, led by Canyons District (31 schools), Beehive Science & Technology Academy (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Sandy?
Alta High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sandy, with 2,278 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sandy?
Yes. 2 of the 33 public schools in Sandy are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Beehive Science & Technology Academy, Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sandy schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sandy public schools is 19.8:1, 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 Sandy 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