Spring Lake Elementary School, Payson

The short answer

Spring Lake Elementary, listed in some records as Spring Lake School, is a public elementary school serving the elementary grades, roughly K to 6, in the Nebo School District, in the semi-rural Spring Lake area just south of Payson, Utah. It carries a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and is described as performing above average among Utah elementary schools. Under the current feeder pattern, Spring Lake students generally continue to Mt. Nebo Middle School, then Payson Junior High School, and on to Payson High School, home of the Lions, for grades 10 to 12.

Spring Lake Elementary School, 1750 S 500 W, Payson, UT 84651. Nebo School District.

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How good is Spring Lake Elementary?

Spring Lake Elementary earns a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and is described as performing above average among Utah public elementary schools. On recent state testing, roughly 37 percent of students scored proficient in math, close to the statewide figure for schools serving the same grades. As always, that summary rating leans on test performance, so read it as one input alongside a visit.

Class sizes run about 20 students per teacher, and the school of roughly 530 students offers a Gifted and Talented program along with special education support. Its semi-rural setting gives it a smaller-town feel than the elementaries closer to central Payson.

Where Spring Lake Elementary feeds

Elementary schools matter for the early years, but families usually want to see the whole path. Under the current Nebo School District pattern, the progression runs:

• Elementary: Spring Lake Elementary, the elementary grades
• Middle: Mt. Nebo Middle School, the early middle grades
• Junior: Payson Junior High School, roughly grades 8 to 9
• High: Payson High School, home of the Lions, grades 10 to 12

Nebo has reconfigured schools and shifted its Payson grade splits over the years, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder. The Nebo School District boundary lookup checks any specific address. You can also explore the wider market on our Payson area page.

Homes in the Spring Lake Elementary boundary

Spring Lake is a semi-rural pocket just south of Payson, so the housing stock skews toward larger lots, acreage, and horse properties, mixed with established and newer single-family homes. That setting draws buyers who want a bit more room and a rural feel while staying close to Payson’s downtown and freeway access. As of July 2026, active listings in the area generally run:

• Entry level: older single-family homes on standard lots
• Typical: single-family homes on larger lots
• Upper end: acreage, horse properties, and larger custom homes

Payson remains one of the more attainable markets on this stretch of the Wasatch Front, but Spring Lake’s larger parcels can command a premium, and prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot.

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A local broker’s take

If schools are steering your Payson search and you want a little more land, Spring Lake is a strong pairing: an above-average elementary in a semi-rural setting with larger lots and room for animals, still minutes from Payson proper. Its scores sit around the state average, so weigh that against the lifestyle draw and your child’s needs. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer, since a boundary line can shift over time.

Explore the wider market on our Payson area page, or read up on where Spring Lake students head next on our Mt. Nebo Middle School page.

Enrolling and location

Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Nebo School District. Because a well-regarded school can fill, apply early if you are coming from outside the boundary.

When you are ready to find a home in the Spring Lake Elementary area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.

Sources: GreatSchools, SchoolDigger, Niche, Public School Review, the National Center for Education Statistics, the Nebo School District, and live listing data from zoomUTAH. School data reflects the most recent published figures for the 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 school years. Price ranges reflect active listings as of July 2026 and change over time. Feeder assignments can vary by address, so verify with the Nebo School District.