Palmer School District, Massachusetts

Palmer School District is a unified school district in Hampden County, Massachusetts, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 12,381 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.6 sq mi (81.8 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
12,381 ± 35
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Hampden County
Land area
31.6 sq mi (81.8 km²)
Median household income
$78,480 ± $7,854
Median home value
$271,400 ± $21,289
Water area
0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²)
State
Massachusetts
Census code (GEOID)
2509300
Coordinates (central point)
42.188862, -72.306480

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Palmer School District, largest first

  1. Palmer Town (city)12,381 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Ware School District6.1 mi north
  2. Quaboag Regional School District6.6 mi east
  3. Monson School District6.6 mi south
  4. Belchertown School District7.9 mi northwest
  5. Hampden-Wilbraham School District8.2 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Palmer School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Palmer School District before you rely on it.

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