For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 488 students in 85547, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85547, AZ are Rim Country Middle School and Payson Center For Success - Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85547 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85547, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85547, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rim Country Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 S Meadow St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Payson Center For Success - Online
(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
Gr: 7-12
85547, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Gr: 2-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: 9-12
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Gr: K-10 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85547, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85547, AZ include Rim Country Middle School and Payson Center For Success - Online.
How many public middle schools are located in 85547?
2 public middle schools are located in 85547.
What is the racial composition of students in 85547?
85547 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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