For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,298 students in Palmyra, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 42 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Palmyra, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Palmyra, NY are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School and Palmyra-macedon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmyra, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Palmyra, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Palmyra, NY include Palmyra-macedon Senior High School and Palmyra-macedon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Palmyra?
3 public schools are located in Palmyra.
What percentage of students in Palmyra go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Palmyra are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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