For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 576 students in Palmer, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Palmer, MA is Old Mill Pond. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palmer, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Mill Pond
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4107 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Palmer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Grades: 6-7
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Palmer, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Palmer, MA include Old Mill Pond.
How many public preschools are located in Palmer?
1 public preschools are located in Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?
Palmer public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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