For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,753 students in 01069, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 01069, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01069, MA are Pathfinder Vocational Technical, Palmer High School and Old Mill Pond. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01069 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01069, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01069, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Sykes Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Palmer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Gr: 7-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Old Mill Pond
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4107 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01069, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01069, MA include Pathfinder Vocational Technical, Palmer High School and Old Mill Pond.
How many public schools are located in 01069?
3 public schools are located in 01069.
What percentage of students in 01069 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 01069 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01069?
01069 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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