For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,728 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 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01069, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Sykes Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Palmer High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Grades: 6-12
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Old Mill Pond
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4107 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
01069, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Grades: 6-7
| 248 students
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 47% (majority Hispanic).
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