Sandy Utah Schools

🎓 School System Overview

• Sandy is served by Canyons School District, which handles public K–12 education for Sandy (as well as a few surrounding areas). Wikipedia+1

• As of 2025-26, there are about 36 public schools in Sandy, serving roughly 18,752 students. Public School Review

• Private and charter schools also make up a portion of education — about 9 private schools serving ~1,629 students. Public School Review+2Private School Review+2

🏫 Public Elementary & Middle Schools

Some of the public elementary and middle schools in Sandy — and how they fare academically or in rankings:

• Sunrise School — Elementary (K–5). One of the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sandy, with strong test scores (math and reading proficiency among the best in town). Public School Review+1

• Peruvian Park School — Another high-performing public elementary school (K–5). Public School Review+1

• Willow Canyon School — Public elementary (K–5); also ranks among the top elementary schools in Sandy. Public School Review+1

• Middle-school level: public schools tend to perform slightly above state averages overall. For 2025-26, Sandy’s public middle schools had average math proficiency ~40% (vs ~38% statewide) and reading ~50% (vs ~42%). Public School Review+1

Example of a lower-performing school:

• Sandy School — Elementary (PK–5). It ranks in the bottom 50% of Utah schools for overall test scores (math and reading proficiency below state average). Public School Review+2Utah Hometown Locator+2

Because the district covers many schools, quality and performance vary depending on the specific school — some excel, while others struggle.

🍎 Public High Schools & Alternative / Charter Options

• One prominent option is Beehive Science and Technology Academy (BSTA) — a charter school in Sandy serving grades K–12, with a strong focus on science, math, and technology. BSTA has repeatedly been ranked as one of the top high schools in Utah. Wikipedia+2The Salt Lake Tribune+2

• Among traditional public high schools, Alta High School is one of the main schools for older students in Sandy. Public School Review+2National Center for Education Statistics+2

• Sandy’s public high schools overall show average math proficiency roughly at state average, and reading proficiency a bit higher than state average. Graduation rates for Sandy high schools are also comparable to the Utah average (around 88%). Public School Review+1

🏫 Private Schools & Alternative Education

If you’re considering non-public school options:

• The Waterford School — Private, independent PreK–12 school in Sandy. Known for its liberal arts + technology-integrated curriculum. Wikipedia+1

• Other smaller private or religiously-affiliated schools also exist; about a third of Sandy’s private schools have a religious affiliation. Private School Review+1

✅ What this means for families

• Sandy offers a wide variety of schooling options — from public elementary through high school, to charter and private schools — so families can often choose based on academic performance, teaching style, and school culture.

• Quality is uneven: while some public schools in Sandy rank at the top in the state, others have lower proficiency and test scores. It’s important to check individual school profiles (rather than assuming all “Sandy schools” are equal).

• Charter and private schools provide more specialized or alternative education paths (e.g. STEM-focus, liberal arts), which may suit certain students better.

🏫 Public Elementary & Middle Schools (Canyons District + others)

Here are a number of the public elementary and middle schools serving Sandy: Canyons School District+2National Center for Education Statistics+2

Note: This is not every elementary/middle school in the district (some serve adjacent cities or overlap boundaries), but these are among the ones physically located in Sandy. Canyons School District+2National Center for Education Statistics+2

🎓 Public High Schools & Alternative / Technical / Virtual Options

If you're looking at high-school–level or specialized public schools in Sandy:

📘 Public Charter School — STEM Focus

• Beehive Science & Technology Academy (BSTA) — a major public charter school in Sandy, serving grades K–12. It’s a “Platinum-level” STEM-designated school, emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and math, alongside traditional Utah curriculum. Wikipedia+2Beehive Science & Technology Academy+2

• Address: 2165 E 9400 S, Sandy, UT 84093. Beehive Science & Technology Academy+1

• Reported enrollment ~ 402 (as of 2023–2024) with student-teacher ratio ~19:1. Wikipedia+1

• Offers robust extracurriculars, including robotics, math/engineering clubs, and AP or advanced courses. Wikipedia+1

🏫 Private Schools in Sandy

If you’re exploring private or independent schooling:

• The Waterford School — PreK through 12th grade private liberal-arts / college-preparatory school. Located at 1480 E 9400 S, Sandy, UT 84093. Wikipedia+1

• According to its 2024 enrollment data: ~ 1,074 students. Wikipedia

Other smaller private or parochial schools have served the area (per older listings), though their status and size may vary over time. Weichert+1