For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,067 students in Payson, UT.
The top ranked public schools in Payson, UT are Spring Lake School, Taylor School and Park View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Payson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Payson, UT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6070
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6070
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
92 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6050
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6050
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Park View School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 S 100 E
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6010
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6010
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
590 W 500 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6060
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Nebo Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 W. 450 South
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 6-7
| 1,121 students
Rank: #66.
Barnett School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 N 300 E
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6000
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Payson High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Main
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Grades: 6-12
| 1,565 students
Rank: #88.
Payson Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Highway 198
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015
Grades: 7-9
| 1,187 students
Payson, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 6-7
| 1,081 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Payson, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Payson, UT include Spring Lake School, Taylor School and Park View School.
How many public schools are located in Payson, UT?
8 public schools are located in Payson, UT.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson, UT?
Payson, UT public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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