For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 339 students in Palmyra, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Palmyra, NE is Junior Senior High School High School At Palmyra. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmyra, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior Senior High School High School At Palmyra
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Palmyra, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Palmyra, NE include Junior Senior High School High School At Palmyra.
How many public schools are located in Palmyra?
2 public schools are located in Palmyra.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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