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Best Payson Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,411 students in Payson, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Payson, AZ are Julia Randall Elementary School and Rim Country Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Payson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Payson, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia Randall Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Gr: 2-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
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: n/an/a
Payson Elementary School
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Gr: K-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Payson, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Payson, AZ include Julia Randall Elementary School and Rim Country Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Payson?
3 public elementary schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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