For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,815 students in Palmer, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Palmer, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Palmer, MA are Pathfinder Vocational Technical, Palmer High School and Old Mill Pond. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmer, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Sykes Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Palmer High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Grades: 6-12
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Old Mill Pond
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4107 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Palmer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Grades: 6-7
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmer, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Palmer, MA include Pathfinder Vocational Technical, Palmer High School and Old Mill Pond.
How many public schools are located in Palmer, MA?
3 public schools are located in Palmer, MA.
What percentage of students in Palmer, MA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Palmer, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer, MA?
Palmer, MA public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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