Families wanting to send their children to a Canyons School District campus outside their neighborhood boundaries can start applying Nov. 15 at 10 a.m.

The district said it expects hundreds of families to compete for open spots when the School Choice and Open Enrollment application window launches for the 2027-28 school year. That includes Draper-area schools such as Corner Canyon High School. Applications are reviewed first-come, first-served, so the district is urging families to apply early.

The deadline is midnight Feb. 5, 2027.

Growing demand

The number of families coming to Canyons from outside the district has climbed 23.5% since the 2023-24 school year, reaching 1,656, according to the district's announcement. In Utah, parents may request that their children attend a school outside their home boundaries through a School Choice or Open Enrollment permit.

The district's announcement highlighted several academic markers. Thirty-three Canyons schools earned "Best in State" status from U.S. News & World Report. Thirty students were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. And Class of 2026 ACT results show 71.7% of Canyons students earned a composite score of 18 or higher, which the district said leads Salt Lake County's five school districts.

The district also cited a No. 1 ranking among Salt Lake County school districts from Niche, a school-rating website that bases its rankings on U.S. Department of Education data and millions of student and parent reviews.

Superintendent Dr. McKay Robinson said the results reflect why families are choosing Canyons. He said what matters most is that every student who walks through the district's doors feels welcomed and encouraged to achieve.

How to apply

Families can submit applications through the district's online permits portal. Parents rank their preferred schools in order, and the district's enrollment team works to place students where space and eligibility allow. Families may list more than one school.

Two rules to keep in mind: the district provides transportation only for students who live within a school's official boundary. And permits do not carry over to middle school or high school. A student living outside the boundaries for a secondary school will need to apply again for that campus.

The Canyons District Admissions Office handles questions at 801-826-5181.