For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 250 students in Payson, IL.
The top ranked public preschool 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Payson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Payson, IL (2025-26)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Payson, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Payson, IL include Seymour Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Payson?
1 public preschools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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