For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 184 students in Palmyra, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Palmyra, IL is Northwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Palmyra, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30510 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Palmyra, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palmyra, IL include Northwestern Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palmyra?
1 public elementary schools are located in Palmyra.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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