Taylorsville’s public schools score below 80% of Utah districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 26% of Taylorsville’s students scored proficient, below the Utah average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Taylorsville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Utah, not nationally.
From Utah state tests taken in spring 2021, when nearly all of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Taylorsville’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 172 Utah towns with household incomes within a quarter of Taylorsville’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 20% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,019 per student, against $11,467 across Utah (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Limitless, the Arena (private), Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran School (private), Wasatch Canyons Academy at Primary Childrens Hosp (private), Realms of Inquiry Private School (private), Kids World Academy (private) and Utbs Academy, Crossroads (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Taylorsville’s grade
C−: better than 20% of Utah school districts, #112 of 119 Utah towns. Both inputs trail the Utah average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Taylorsville, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Taylorsville · depends on your address
Eisenhower Jr High
Grades 6–9 · 1,036 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Bennion Jr High
Grades 6–9 · 1,022 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Vista School
Grades PK–9 · 551 students · 23:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Taylorsville · depends on your address
Eisenhower Jr High
Grades 6–9 · 1,036 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Bennion Jr High
Grades 6–9 · 1,022 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Vista School
Grades PK–9 · 551 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Taylorsville
Taylorsville High
Grades 9–12 · 2,685 students · 26:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Taylorsville
Taylorsville High
Grades 9–12 · 2,685 students · 26:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Taylorsville
Taylorsville High
Grades 9–12 · 2,685 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Taylorsville’s public schools are run by Granite School District, which also serves Emigration Canyon, Holladay, Kearns and Magna and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
Taylorsville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Utah towns that share Taylorsville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville | C− | Granite |
| Murray | C | Murray PK–12 · Granite PK–12 |
| West Jordan | B | Jordan |
| Millcreek | C− | Granite |
| West Valley City | C− | Granite |
| Kearns | C− | Granite |
4 of the 5 neighbors share Granite with Taylorsville, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Taylorsville
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Utah’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Taylorsville’s schools
Are Taylorsville’s schools good?
On Utah’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Taylorsville children attend score below 80% of Utah’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #112 of 119 Utah towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Taylorsville in?
Granite School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 59,106 students in 84 schools (2024–25).
Where do Taylorsville kids go to high school?
Taylorsville High, with 2,685 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Taylorsville’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Granite School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Utah.
How much does Taylorsville spend per student?
$12,019 in Granite School District (FY2024), against $11,467 across Utah. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Taylorsville?
Yes: Limitless, the Arena (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 185 students), Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 115 students), Wasatch Canyons Academy at Primary Childrens Hosp (special education, grades 1–12, 37 students), Realms of Inquiry Private School (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 25 students), Kids World Academy (special education, grades PK–4, 21 students) and Utbs Academy, Crossroads (special education, grades K–11, 19 students).
Parents talk
What Taylorsville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Taylorsville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Utah. Stars are from neighbors.