Below Average
#209 of 225 private schools in AZ
Payson Community Christian School
Elementary School · Payson, AZ
A private elementary school in Payson, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1000 E FRONTIER ST, Payson, AZ 85541
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
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Where Payson Community Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Payson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,857
Median home value
$317,700
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Randall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 2–5 | 2.0 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Payson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–2 | 2.0 mi | 411 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Payson Community Christian School is listed in Payson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Payson Community Christian School
Payson Community Christian School is a private elementary school in Payson, AZ, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Payson Community Christian School
What grades does Payson Community Christian School serve?
Payson Community Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Payson Community Christian School?
Payson Community Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payson Community Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payson Community Christian School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Payson Community Christian School rank in AZ?
Payson Community Christian School ranks #209 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Payson Community Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Payson Community Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Payson Community Christian School a private school?
Yes, Payson Community Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Payson Community Christian School a religious school?
Payson Community Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 144 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Gila County
- Phone
- (928) 474-8050
- Area population (ZIP 85541)
- 23,323
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 60.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85541; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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