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Best Schools in Payson, AZ
Payson, AZ has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,562 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Payson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Payson, AZ
The top high schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Best Middle Schools in Payson, AZ
The top middle schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Young Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Young Elementary District (4213) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students
2. Pine Strawberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students
3. Julia Randall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 576 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.
Questions About Schools in Payson, AZ
How many schools are in Payson, AZ?
Payson, AZ has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,562 students in total.
How do schools in Payson perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Payson score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Payson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Payson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Payson
3 of 4 schools in Payson carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
C: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Payson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.