For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 249 students in Payne, OH (there are , serving 73 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Payne, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Payne, OH is Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payne, OH public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Payne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Payne, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 W Townline St
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Payne, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Payne, OH include Payne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Payne?
1 public schools are located in Payne.
What percentage of students in Payne go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Payne are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Payne?
Payne public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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