Really good schools are rare. Living close to one is an even rarer privilege. In Daybreak, families benefit from a network of walkable, high‑performing schools—including three public K–6 elementaries, a brand‑new public middle school, a public high school, and two public charter options (K–9 and 6–12). With a new school year just around the corner, here’s a quick guide.
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- Neighborhood schools & walkability
- Education philosophy
- K–6 Elementary schools
- Middle school
- Public charter options
- High school
- Future Daybreak schools
- Related links
Neighborhood schools & walkability
Daybreak follows a simple “5‑minute rule”: place daily needs within a short walk of home. As a result, more students walk or bike to class, parents avoid long carpool lines, and volunteering gets easier. A University of Utah study even found that over 70% of Daybreak students walked to school at least once a week—a healthy habit that also reduces emissions from idling cars.
Education philosophy
Beyond proximity, local schools stand out for dedicated teachers and distinctive programs. Together, they emphasize core academics while integrating arts, leadership, languages, and hands‑on learning.
K–6 Elementary schools
Daybreak Elementary
Part of the Jordan School District, Daybreak Elementary focuses on Literacy, Writing, and Language Arts. Because the campus connects to the Daybreak Community Center, students experience our community’s theme of healthy, active living from an early age.
Eastlake Elementary
Eastlake emphasizes Literacy, Numeracy, and Arts Integration. Programs include Leader in Me, Meet the Masters, and one of only a handful of JSD Mandarin Chinese immersion offerings.
Golden Fields Elementary
Golden Fields applies Tier‑1 best practices: ongoing feedback, deep‑questioning pedagogy, and targeted interventions. Students build strong relationships, take ownership of learning, and tackle tough challenges.
Middle school
New for the 2019–2020 year, Mountain Creek Middle School serves grades 7–9 next to Golden Fields Elementary. The school offers a well‑rounded approach and a smooth transition from elementary to high school.
Public charter options
Early Light Academy (K–9)
Founded by Daybreak residents, Early Light Academy blends a liberal‑arts curriculum with a deep history focus and fine‑arts integration to build critical thinking and expressive skills.
American Academy of Innovation (6–12)
AAI combines experiential learning with technical education, 21st‑century skills, and mentoring via international university partners—tailoring methods to each student’s learning style.
High school
Most Daybreak students attend Herriman High School (about 10 minutes by car). The school offers robust academics, diverse clubs, and competitive athletics—all grounded in strong tradition.
Future Daybreak schools
Looking ahead from 2019, the Jordan School District proactively purchased multiple Upper Villages school sites (three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school). In August 2019, the Board voted to move forward with an elementary in Highland Park Village, projected to open in the 2021–2022 school year (subject to change).
