For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 470 students in Palermo, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Palermo, CA are Palermo Union Community Day (K-8), Honcut and Palermo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palermo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Palermo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palermo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palermo Union Community Day (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Honcut
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 School St.
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Grades: K-3
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Palermo
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
7390 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4842
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4842
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Palermo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Palermo Union Community Day (5-8) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palermo, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Palermo, CA include Palermo Union Community Day (K-8), Honcut and Palermo.
How many public schools are located in Palermo?
4 public schools are located in Palermo.
What is the racial composition of students in Palermo?
Palermo public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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