Best 85547 Arizona Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 478 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 (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rim Country Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
304 S Meadow St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Payson Center For Success - Online
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85547 Arizona

85547, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Gr: 9-12
249 W Standage Dr
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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