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Schools in Palmyra · Palmyra-Macedon Central School District, Newark Central School District

Palmyra’s public schools score below 75% of New York districts on tests and graduation

Reading proficiency in Palmyra’s districts is 31%, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Palmyra, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#614of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
31%
▼ 18 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▼ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$28.6K
▼ 17% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024 · Newark Central
Students per teacher
9.8
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
2,207 students on the public path
In brief

Palmyra’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Palmyra’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

Palmyra-Macedon Central spends $25,144 per student and Newark Central $28,610, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

East Palmyra Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Palmyra’s grade

C− Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 25% of New York school districts, #614 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 25%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1061)Better than 27%
Towns in Wayne County (15)Better than 33%
C−C+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,618 test results and a graduating class of 172 could put Palmyra anywhere from C− to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 87% of Palmyra’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,695 in math, 1,543 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Palmyra, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Palmyra-Macedon Primary SchoolPalmyra-Macedon Central School DistrictNo scores
3–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC−
6–8Palmyra-Macedon Middle SchoolPalmyra-Macedon Central School DistrictC−
9–12Palmyra-Macedon Senior High SchoolPalmyra-Macedon Central School DistrictA+

Palmyra runs its own schools through grade 12 (Palmyra-Macedon Central School District). From grade PK, students attend the Newark Central School District, shared with Arcadia and Newark. Its elementary school is in Newark. Parts of Palmyra (15% of its land) are served by Marion Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Palmyra

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Palmyra-Macedon Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,637 students, down 9% since 2020–21 · 10.3 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$25,144NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Newark Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,817 students, down 9% since 2020–21 · 9.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$28,610NY $34,607 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Palmyra-Macedon Central School District30%
State average 48.9% · 663 students tested
Math · PK–12, Palmyra-Macedon Central School District36%
State average 46.5% · 782 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Newark Central School District31%
State average 48.9% · 880 students tested
Math · PK–12, Newark Central School District30%
State average 46.5% · 913 students tested

Palmyra vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Palmyra’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PalmyraCPalmyra-Macedon Central PK–12 · Newark Central PK–12
MacedonCPalmyra-Macedon Central PK–12 · Gananda Central PK–12
MarionB−Marion Central
ArcadiaC−Newark Central
Palmyra (village)CPalmyra-Macedon Central
ManchesterCManchester-Shortsville Central PK–12 · Phelps-Clifton Springs Central PK–12

2 of the 5 neighbors share Palmyra-Macedon Central with Palmyra for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Palmyra

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Palmyraby address
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
431 students12:1Rate it →
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
354 students9:1Rate it →
Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
513 students10:1Rate it →
Also serving Palmyrain other towns
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Newark
207 students11:1Rate it →
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Newark
C−
363 students9:1Rate it →
Palmyra-Macedon Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Macedon
C−
339 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
East Palmyra Christian School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
142 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Palmyra’s schools

Are Palmyra’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Palmyra children attend score below 75% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #614 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Palmyra in?

Two districts: Palmyra-Macedon Central School District runs grades PK–12, and Newark Central School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Arcadia and Newark.

Where do Palmyra kids go to high school?

Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School, with 513 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Palmyra’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Newark Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Palmyra spend per student?

$25,144 in Palmyra-Macedon Central School District and $28,610 in Newark Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Palmyra?

Yes: East Palmyra Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 142 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.