For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,384 students in Palmyra, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 186 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Palmyra, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, NY are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School and Palmyra-macedon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmyra, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Grades: PK-2
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmyra, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, NY include Palmyra-macedon Senior High School and Palmyra-macedon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Palmyra?
3 public schools are located in Palmyra.
What percentage of students in Palmyra go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Palmyra are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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