Draper, Utah Schools: A Guide for Families Considering the Move
Draper's schools rank in the top 10% of Utah public schools overall, and the city is served by Canyons School District, the same district covering Sandy and parts of Cottonwood Heights. It's a smaller list than some neighboring cities, but it includes a well-known magnet school, a large comprehensive high school, and five separate charter school options. Here's the full rundown.
Elementary Schools (K-5)
| School | Grades | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Draper School | K-5 | 1080 E 12660 S, Draper, UT 84020 |
| Oak Hollow Elementary | K-5 | 14400 S 884 E, Draper, UT 84020 |
| Willow Springs Elementary | K-5 | 13283 S Bellevue Way, Draper, UT 84020 |
Draper School is officially designated a magnet school within Canyons District and consistently posts some of the highest test scores in the state, which is worth knowing if you're weighing neighborhoods partly on school performance.
Middle and High School
| School | Grades | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Draper Park Middle School | 6-8 | 13133 South 1300 East, Draper, UT 84020 |
| Corner Canyon High School | 8-12 | 12943 S. 700 E., Draper, UT 84020 |
Corner Canyon is one of the larger high schools in the valley, with over 2,400 students, and includes an 8th grade cohort as part of its structure, which is a little different from the more typical 9-12 setup you'll see elsewhere.
Charter School Options
| School | Grades | Address |
|---|---|---|
| American Preparatory Academy – Draper #1 | K-6 | 12892 S Pony Express Rd, Draper, UT 84020 |
| American Preparatory Academy – Draper #2 | K-6 | 11938 South Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, UT 84020 |
| American Preparatory Academy – Draper #3 | 7-12 | 431 W 11915 S, Draper, UT 84020 |
| Channing Hall | K-8 | 13515 S 150 E, Draper, UT 84020 |
| Summit Academy – Draper Campus | PK-8 | 1285 E 13200 S, Draper, UT 84020 |
An Interesting Local Fact
In 2024, Canyons School District purchased eBay's former Draper campus for around $50 million, a sign of how much the district is investing in future capacity as the city continues to grow. It's a good example of how quickly things can change here, and part of why I always recommend double-checking current boundaries rather than relying on older information.
Questions Draper Parents Ask Me
Is American Prep or Channing Hall the better charter option?
They're different in approach. American Preparatory Academy runs a structured, back-to-basics academic model across its three Draper campuses, while Channing Hall follows a Core Knowledge curriculum with a strong arts and classical education focus. It really comes down to which teaching style fits your child.
Why does Corner Canyon High include 8th grade?
It's part of how Canyons District structured the school when it opened, and it's worth asking directly how that affects your student's transition if you're moving from a traditional 6-8 middle school elsewhere.
Do school boundaries affect home values in Draper?
Yes, noticeably. Homes zoned for Draper School in particular often carry a premium given its magnet status and consistently strong test scores.
I help Draper families weigh school zoning against neighborhood and price all the time. If you'd like a second opinion on a specific address, I'm happy to help.
Dallon Smith
Realtor, Real Broker LLC | License ID: 10569202-SA00
+1 (801) 696-5087 | dallon.realty@gmail.com
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