Top Rankings
Palmer Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Palmer Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Palmer Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
318 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmer Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
90%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,947 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,770 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,947
$15,484
Spending / Student
$14,770
$16,797
Best Palmer Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmer Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmer Public Schools?
Palmer Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Palmer Public Schools?
Palmer Public Schools is ranked #108 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer Public Schools?
90% of Palmer Public Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmer Public Schools?
Palmer Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Palmer Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,770 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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