For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 899 students in 85547, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary school in 85547, AZ is Rim Country Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85547 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85547, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85547, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rim Country Middle 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
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Grades: K-2
| 411 students
85547, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Grades: 2-5
| 571 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
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 elementary schools in 85547, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85547, AZ include Rim Country Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85547?
2 public elementary schools are located in 85547.
What is the racial composition of students in 85547?
85547 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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