Palmyra Public School District

District Overview
Located at 311 W. 5th Street in Palmyra, New Jersey, the Palmyra Public School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system situated within a large suburban setting in the greater Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan region. Operating independently from charter networks and supervisory unions, the district manages four instructional facilities that provide a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 1,068 children, maintaining a balanced distribution across its primary, middle, and secondary grade levels.

To support academic achievement and student well-being, Palmyra Public School District maintains a robust professional workforce totaling approximately 348 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes nearly 178 FTE classroom teachers—yielding a highly attentive student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 6 to 1—as well as 26 instructional aides and over 144 support personnel who assist with specialized services and daily operations. The district serves a diverse student population composed of White (50%), Black (19%), Hispanic (18%), and multiracial (10%) learners, along with Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian students. Families and researchers seeking additional information regarding district initiatives can reach the administrative team by phone at (856) 786-9300 or visit their official portal at palmyraschools.com.
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Total Schools
1,068
Total Students
177.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmyra Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White536
Hispanic191
Black203
Asian17
Two or More110
American Indian1
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    536 (50.4%)
  • Black
    203 (19.1%)
  • Hispanic
    191 (18.0%)
  • Two or More
    110 (10.3%)
  • Asian
    17 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Palmyra Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,068*
Teachers (FTE):177.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Palmyra Public School District
Found 4 Schools