Public schools in Payson, UT
8 open public schools with an address in Payson, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,049
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Payson public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Payson, UT: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,049 students, an average of 756 per school. The largest campus is Payson High (1,648 students), and the largest elementary school is Spring Lake School (531).
Every listed school belongs to Nebo District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 20.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 34% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Payson
Elementary schools in Payson
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett School Nebo District | PK–06 | 508 | 21.2:1 | |
| Park View School Nebo District | PK–06 | 356 | 20.1:1 | |
| Spring Lake School Nebo District | PK–06 | 531 | 22.5:1 | |
| Taylor School Nebo District | PK–06 | 424 | 19.7:1 | |
| Wilson School Nebo District | PK–06 | 405 | 21.9:1 |
Middle schools in Payson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Nebo Middle Nebo District | 06–07 | 1,034 | 21:1 | |
| Payson Jr High Nebo District | 07–09 | 1,143 | 23.7:1 |
High schools in Payson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson High Nebo District | 06–12 | 1,648 | 23.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.9%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Payson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,049 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Payson
How many public schools are in Payson, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Payson: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,049 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Payson?
All listed public schools with an address in Payson belong to Nebo District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Payson?
Payson High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Payson, with 1,648 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Payson?
No school with an address in Payson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Utah.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Payson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Payson public schools is 21.5:1, similar to the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Payson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Utah cities