Best Public Schools in Payson, IL (2025-26)

Best Payson Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 479 students in Payson, IL.

The top ranked public schools in Payson, IL are Seymour Elementary School and Seymour High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Payson, IL public schools have an score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Payson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Payson, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Seymour Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
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Bottom 50%

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404 W State St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323

Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Seymour High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
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Bottom 50%

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420 W Brainard St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355

Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Payson, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Payson, IL include Seymour Elementary School and Seymour High School.

How many public schools are located in Payson?

2 public schools are located in Payson.

What is the racial composition of students in Payson?

Payson public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).