For the 2025-26 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Palmyra, IL (2025-26)
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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