For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,291 students in Payson, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 176 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Payson, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Payson, AZ are Payson High School, Julia Randall Elementary School and Rim Country Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Payson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Payson, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 S Mclane Rd
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #22.
Julia Randall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Grades: 2-5
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Rim Country Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 S Meadow St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Payson Center For Success - Online
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Payson Elementary School
Magnet School
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Grades: K-2
| 432 students
Payson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
New Visions Academy - Star Valley (Closed 2013)
Charter School
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Payson Center For Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
112 W Cedar Lane, Unit 122
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Shelby School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Grades: K-10
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Payson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Payson, AZ include Payson High School, Julia Randall Elementary School and Rim Country Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Payson?
5 public schools are located in Payson.
What percentage of students in Payson go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Payson are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Payson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Payson include: Julia Randall Elementary School vs. Payson Elementary School
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