For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,808 students in Payson, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Payson, UT are Spring Lake School, Taylor School and Park View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Payson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Payson, UT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6070
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6070
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
92 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6050
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6050
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Park View School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 S 100 E
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6010
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6010
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
590 W 500 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6060
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Nebo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 W. 450 South
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 6-7
| 1,113 students
Rank: #66.
Barnett School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 N 300 E
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6000
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Payson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Main
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Grades: 6-12
| 1,554 students
Payson, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 6-7
| 1,081 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Payson, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Payson, UT include Spring Lake School, Taylor School and Park View School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Payson?
7 public elementary schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Payson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Payson include: Taylor School vs. Wilson School, Taylor School vs. Park View School, Park View School vs. Wilson School
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