Best Schools in Palmer Town, MA
Palmer Town, MA has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,590 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Palmer Town meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmer Town, MA
The top high schools in Palmer Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belchertown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
2. Palmer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 535 Students
3. Monson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students
4. Pathfinder Vocational Technical
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 640 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmer Town, MA
The top middle schools in Palmer Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chestnut Hill Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 482 Students
2. Jabish Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmer Town, MA
The top elementary schools in Palmer Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swift River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 474 Students
2. Granite Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monson • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 396 Students
3. Old Mill Pond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 599 Students
4. Cold Spring
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 194 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer Town, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmer Town, MA has a total population of 12,371 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmer Town, MA
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 Town, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer Town, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer Town, MA.
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 Town, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmer Town, MA
How many schools are in Palmer Town, MA?
Palmer Town, MA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,590 students in total.
How do schools in Palmer Town perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Palmer Town score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Palmer Town meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmer Town?
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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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations