Palmer River
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769 · Dighton-Rehoboth
#543 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#18349 of 50,301 nationally
About Palmer River
Palmer River is a public elementary located in Rehoboth, in the Dighton-Rehoboth school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 618 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 543rd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is math proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 618.
There are 2 schools in Rehoboth; Palmer River ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palmer River by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmer River
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dorothy L Beckwith
Rehoboth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
479 students · 278 m away
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School
North Dighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
621 students · 4.7 km away
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
Seekonk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students · 6.6 km away
Mildred Aitken School
Seekonk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students · 6.7 km away
Seekonk High
Seekonk · Public high · Grades 9–12
505 students · 6.8 km away
Seekonk Transitions Academy
Seekonk · Public other · Grades 15–15
6 students · 6.8 km away
Wamsutta Middle School
Attleboro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
593 students · 7.6 km away
Hyman Fine Elementary School
Attleboro · Public elementary · Grades K–4
472 students · 7.7 km away
George R Martin
Seekonk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 7.7 km away
East Providence High
East Providence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,691 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Cobbet Elementary
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
Sumner G. Whittier School
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–8
615 students
Florence Roche School
Groton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
615 students
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School
Revere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students
German Gerena Community School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmer River a good school?
Palmer River has a Success Index (US) of 59.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #543 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palmer River rank in Massachusetts?
Palmer River ranks #543 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #18349 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmer River?
Palmer River had 618 students in 2025.
Is Palmer River a elementary school or a high school?
Palmer River is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmer River?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmer River; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.