A Parent's Guide to Schools in Taylorsville, Utah

Taylorsville sits right in the geographic center of the Salt Lake Valley, which makes it a popular choice for families who want an easy commute in almost any direction. Its schools are part of Granite School District and include a strong lineup of elementary schools, two junior highs, one comprehensive high school, and a small charter option. As a Realtor who works throughout the south Salt Lake Valley, I put together this guide to walk you through every school in the city and the questions parents ask me most.

Schools in Taylorsville at a Glance

1. How the School System Is Organized

Taylorsville is part of Granite School District, the same district that serves Murray's neighbors South Salt Lake, West Valley City, and Magna. With eight elementary schools and two junior highs feeding into a single comprehensive high school, Taylorsville High, the feeder pattern here is more straightforward than in cities split across multiple high schools.

2. Public Schools in Taylorsville

Why does Taylorsville have so many elementary schools? Taylorsville is a fairly large, fully built-out city, and its elementary schools were constructed at a neighborhood scale decades ago rather than a few oversized campuses.

Does every Taylorsville student attend the same high school? Nearly all of them do. Taylorsville High is the city's comprehensive high school and serves students from both Bennion and Eisenhower Junior High.

How do Taylorsville schools compare on ratings? Ratings vary by neighborhood, so I always recommend checking the specific assigned school for any address rather than assuming every school in the city performs the same.

3. Charter School Options

Taylorsville is home to Success School, a small charter serving grades seven through twelve for students who benefit from a smaller, more individualized school environment.

4. What Makes Taylorsville Schools Attractive to Families

Central location. Taylorsville's spot in the middle of the valley means shorter commutes to almost anywhere in Salt Lake County.

A simple feeder pattern. With nearly the whole city feeding into one high school, families rarely have to guess which secondary school their kids will eventually attend.

Affordability relative to nearby cities. Homes in Taylorsville are often more attainable than in Cottonwood Heights or Sandy while still offering solid Granite District schools.

5. Questions to Ask When You're House Shopping in Taylorsville

Which elementary school is this specific address zoned for, and does it feed into Bennion or Eisenhower Junior High?

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

Is Success School or another charter option worth considering for your student?

How does this home's price compare to similar homes in Murray or West Valley City?

What's the commute like to work given Taylorsville's central location?

6. 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 Taylorsville. We help families compare Taylorsville's many elementary schools and figure out which neighborhood fits their student and their budget best. We also work regularly with empty nesters and retirees who are downsizing out of a larger Taylorsville home, so whatever chapter you're in, we're glad to help.