Canyons School District, Utah

Canyons School District is a unified school district in Salt Lake County, Utah, for grades K–12. About 220,946 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 161 sq mi (417 km²) of land.

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Canyons School District in Utah
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
220,946 ± 763
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Salt Lake County
Land area
161 sq mi (417 km²)
Median household income
$106,453 ± $2,582
Median home value
$620,000 ± $7,771
Water area
0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²)
State
Utah
Census code (GEOID)
4900142
Coordinates (central point)
40.585034, -111.718968

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Canyons School District, largest first

  1. Sandy (city)94,291 people
  2. Draper (city)50,278 people
  3. Midvale (city)35,989 people
  4. Cottonwood Heights (city)32,828 people
  5. White City (city)5,669 people
  6. Granite (CDP)908 people
  7. Brighton (town)311 people
  8. Alta (town)284 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Murray School District10 mi northwest
  2. Park City School District12 mi northeast
  3. Jordan School District18 mi west
  4. Granite School District21 mi northwest
  5. Alpine School District22 mi south
  6. Wasatch School District34 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Canyons School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Canyons School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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