For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 477 students in Palermo, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Palermo, CA are Palermo Community Day, Honcut and Palermo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palermo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Palermo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palermo, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palermo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Honcut
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 School St.
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Gr: K-3 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Palermo Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Palermo, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Palermo, CA include Palermo Community Day, Honcut and Palermo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Palermo?
4 public schools are located in Palermo.
What is the racial composition of students in Palermo?
Palermo public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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