For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,221 students in Payson, UT.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Payson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Payson, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake 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
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor 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
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Park View 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
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson 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
| 367 students
Rank: #55.
Barnett 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
| 511 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 preschools in Payson, UT?
The top ranked public preschools in Payson, UT include Spring Lake School, Taylor School and Park View School.
How many public preschools are located in Payson?
5 public preschools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Payson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Payson include: Taylor School vs. Wilson School, Taylor School vs. Park View School, Park View School vs. Wilson School
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