For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 250 students in Payson, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Payson, IL is Seymour Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Payson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Payson, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 W State St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Payson, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Payson, IL include Seymour Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Payson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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