For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Palmer, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Palmer, NE are Palmer Junior-senior High School and Palmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, NE 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). Schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmer, NE (2026)
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
What are the top-ranked public schools in Palmer, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Palmer, NE include Palmer Junior-senior High School and Palmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palmer?
2 public schools are located in Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?
Palmer public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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