Best Payson Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,037 students in Payson, UT.

The top ranked public schools in Payson, UT are Spring Lake School, Park View School and Taylor School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Payson, UT public schools have an score of 26% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Payson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Payson, UT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Spring Lake School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
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1750 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6070

Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Park View School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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360 S 100 E
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6010

Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #33.

Taylor School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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92 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6050

Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #44.

Barnett School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
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456 N 300 E
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6000

Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #55.

Wilson School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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590 W 500 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6060

Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #66.

Payson High School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
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1050 S Main
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025

Gr: 6-12 | 1,601 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #77.

Mt. Nebo Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
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851 W. 450 South
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040

Gr: 6-7 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #88.

Payson Jr High School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
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1025 S Highway 198
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015

Gr: 7-9 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

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Payson, Utah Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Mt. Nebo Junior High School (Closed 2023)

851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040

Gr: 7-9

Payson Middle School (Closed 2010)

851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040

Gr: 6-7 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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, Park View School and Taylor School.

How many public schools are located in Payson?

8 public schools are located in Payson.

What is the racial composition of students in Payson?

Payson public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Payson are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Payson include: Taylor School vs. Wilson School, Park View School vs. Wilson School, Wilson School vs. Taylor School