Payson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Payson, Arizona 85541 · Payson Unified District (4209)
#440 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#25392 of 50,301 nationally
About Payson Elementary School
Payson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Payson, in the Payson Unified District (4209) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades K–2. In 2025 it enrolled 430 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 440th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 430.
There are 4 schools in Payson; Payson Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Payson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rim Country Middle School
Payson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students · 2.9 km away
Payson High School
Payson · Public high · Grades 9–12
733 students · 3.1 km away
Julia Randall Elementary School
Payson · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
503 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
Maie Bartlett Heard School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
Fort Defiance · Public elementary · Grades K–3
430 students
Global Academy of Phoenix
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades K–8
429 students
Playa del Rey Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Sandpiper Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Payson Elementary School a good school?
Payson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 49.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #440 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Payson Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Payson Elementary School ranks #440 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #25392 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Payson Elementary School?
Payson Elementary School had 430 students in 2025.
Is Payson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Payson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Payson Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Payson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.