A Parent's Guide to Schools in Midvale, Utah

Midvale is one of the more compact, centrally located cities in the valley, sitting between Sandy, Murray, and Cottonwood Heights along the I-15 and TRAX corridors. Its schools are part of Canyons School District, and while the city doesn't have a comprehensive high school of its own, it offers a solid lineup of elementary and middle schools along with some unique special-purpose programs. As a Realtor working throughout the south Salt Lake Valley, I put together this guide to walk you through Midvale's schools and the questions parents ask me most.

Schools in Midvale at a Glance

1. How the School System Is Organized

Midvale is part of Canyons School District, the same district that serves Sandy, Draper, and Cottonwood Heights. Its four elementary schools feed into Midvale Middle School, which in turn feeds into Hillcrest High, a comprehensive high school located right at the city's edge. Because Midvale is compact and largely built out, boundary changes here are relatively rare.

2. Public Schools in Midvale

Why does Midvale have two elementary schools at the same address? Midvale Elementary and Midvalley Elementary share a campus at 7830 Chapel Street, which is a district-specific arrangement rather than a typo, so it's worth confirming which program a specific address is zoned for.

Does Midvale have its own high school? Not within the city limits. Midvale students attend Hillcrest High, which sits just at the city's border and has long served this part of the valley.

How do Midvale schools compare on ratings? Ratings vary a bit by school, so I always recommend checking the specific assigned school for any address you're considering rather than assuming they're all the same.

3. What Makes Midvale Schools Attractive to Families

Central, transit-friendly location. Midvale sits along the TRAX light rail line, making it a convenient choice for commuters.

Compact, walkable neighborhoods. Many Midvale schools are close enough to nearby homes that walking or biking to school is realistic.

Value. Homes in Midvale are often more attainable than in neighboring Sandy or Cottonwood Heights while still feeding into the same Canyons School District programs.

4. Questions to Ask When You're House Shopping in Midvale

Which elementary school is this specific address zoned for, including whether it's the Midvale or Midvalley program at the shared campus?

How does the assigned school's rating compare to others in Midvale?

What's the commute like to Hillcrest High from this neighborhood?

How does this home's price compare to similar homes in Sandy or Murray?

Is this neighborhood served by TRAX or another transit option that matters for your commute?

5. How My Dad and I Can Help

I'm Tiffany Rich, and together with my dad, Wayne Burton, I work as a father-daughter Realtor team specializing in the south Salt Lake Valley, including Midvale. We help families understand Midvale's compact school boundaries and find a home that fits both the school and the budget. We also work regularly with empty nesters and retirees who are downsizing out of a larger Midvale home, so whatever chapter you're in, we're glad to help.