| Index | Palo Cedro | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | n/a | 10% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 4 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Palo Cedro | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 97.0% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 97.0% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 73.8% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 39.4% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 22.5% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 4.1% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.5% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 4 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Palo Cedro. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Palo Cedro, CA schools is n/a. The average student to teacher ratio is 20:1. In Palo Cedro, CA, an average of 97.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 97.0% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Palo Cedro, CA | 1,379 | n/a |
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| Holland, MA | 1,380 | 50% | 2.9% |
| Virginia, IL | 1,380 | 32% | 33.0% |
| Minneota, MN | 1,380 | 72% | 49.6% |
| Elliston, VA | 1,380 | 79% | 64.7% |
| Schwenksville, PA | 1,381 | 72% | 49.6% |
| Palo Cedro, CA | 1,379 | n/a |
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