For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,039 students in Palmyra, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, NJ are Charles Street School, Palmyra High School and Palmyra Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmyra, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Charles Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Palmyra High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 W 5th Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Palmyra Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 W 5th Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Delaware Ave
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Gr: PK | 56 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmyra, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, NJ include Charles Street School, Palmyra High School and Palmyra Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Palmyra?
4 public schools are located in Palmyra.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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