Best Schools in Payson, AZ
Payson, AZ has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 2,563 students attend Payson, AZ schools. On average, schools in Payson score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Payson underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Payson, AZ
Payson, AZ has 5 high schools with 800 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Payson score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Payson underperform expectations.
1. Payson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
2. Young High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Young Elementary District (4213) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
3. Navit - Gila Community College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Arizona Vocational Institute Of Technolog (78786) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Payson, AZ
Payson, AZ has 3 middle schools with 627 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Payson score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Payson meet expectations.
1. Rim Country Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Payson, AZ
Payson, AZ has 3 elementary schools with 1,136 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Payson score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Payson don't meet expectations.
1. Pine Strawberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students
2. Julia Randall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 576 Students
3. Young Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Young Elementary District (4213) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students
4. Payson Community Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Community Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students
5. Payson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 432 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Payson, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Payson, AZ has a total population of 19,925 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Payson, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Payson, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payson, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payson, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Payson, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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