For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 899 students in Payson, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Payson, AZ is Rim Country Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Payson 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 Public Elementary Schools in Payson, AZ (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: n/an/a
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Gr: K-2 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Payson, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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%
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 31%
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 elementary schools in Payson, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Payson, AZ include Rim Country Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Payson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson 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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