For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,221 students in Payson, UT.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Payson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Payson, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6070
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 S 100 E
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6010
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
92 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6050
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
456 N 300 E
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6000
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 W 500 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6060
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Payson, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
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 preschools in Payson, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Payson, UT include Spring Lake School, Park View School and Taylor School.
How many public preschools are located in Payson?
5 public preschools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Payson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Payson include: Park View School vs. Taylor School, Taylor School vs. Park View School, Taylor School vs. Wilson School
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