For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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