For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,338 students in Palmer, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Palmer, TX are Palmer Middle School, Palmer Elementary School and Palmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmer, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 F M 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dick St
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Palmer High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Palmer, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Palmer, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Palmer, TX include Palmer Middle School, Palmer Elementary School and Palmer High School.
How many public schools are located in Palmer?
3 public schools are located in Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?
Palmer public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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