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Best Palmer Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,152 students in Palmer, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Palmer, MA are Pathfinder Vocational Technical and Palmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Palmer, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pathfinder Vocational Technical, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Palmer, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4105 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Palmer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 high schools in Palmer, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palmer, MA include Pathfinder Vocational Technical and Palmer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palmer?
2 public high schools are located in Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?
Palmer public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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