For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 320 students in Palmyra, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, IL are Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern High School and Northwestern Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmyra, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30510 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Grades: 7-8
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmyra, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, IL include Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern High School and Northwestern Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Palmyra?
3 public schools are located in Palmyra.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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