For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in Elmwood, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Elmwood, IL are Elmwood Elementary School, Elmwood High School and Elmwood Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Elmwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmwood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Elmwood High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Elmwood Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Grades: 7-8
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmwood, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Elmwood, IL include Elmwood Elementary School, Elmwood High School and Elmwood Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Elmwood?
3 public schools are located in Elmwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood?
Elmwood public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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