Best Public Schools in Palmer, MA (2025-26)

Best Palmer Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,728 students in Palmer, MA (there are , 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 score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and score of 30% (versus the 45% 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Palmer, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pathfinder Vocational Technical

Vocational School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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240 Sykes Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701

Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Palmer High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
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4105 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511

Gr: 6-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #33.

Old Mill Pond

(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
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4107 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300

Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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Palmer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Converse Middle School (Closed 2018)

24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109

Gr: 6-7 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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?

3 public schools are located in Palmer.

What percentage of students in Palmer go to public school?

99% of all K-12 students in Palmer are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?

Palmer public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).