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Best Schools in Palmer, NE
Palmer, NE has 13 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,627 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Palmer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmer, NE
The top high schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
2. St Paul Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 318 Students
3. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
4. Palmer Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
5. Fullerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
6. Central City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmer, NE
The top middle schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmer, NE
The top elementary schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fullerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
2. Central City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
3. High Plains Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
4. St Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
5. Central Valley Elem - Scotia
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
6. Palmer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmer, NE has a total population of 850 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmer, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palmer, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Palmer, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmer, NE
How many schools are in Palmer, NE?
Palmer, NE has 13 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,627 students in total.
How do schools in Palmer perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Palmer score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Palmer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmer?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Palmer
2 of 2 schools in Palmer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Palmer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.