For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in Elmwood, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Elmwood, IL are Elmwood Junior High School, Elmwood Elementary School and Elmwood 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 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmwood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Gr: 7-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elmwood, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Elmwood, IL include Elmwood Junior High School, Elmwood Elementary School and Elmwood 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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