For the 2025 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 72% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
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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