Best Public Schools in Palmyra, IL (2025-26)

Best Palmyra Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 320 students in Palmyra, IL.

The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, IL are Northwestern High School, Northwestern Elementary 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 score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Palmyra, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Northwestern High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011

Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #22.

Northwestern Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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30510 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442

Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #33.

Northwestern Jr High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
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30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011

Gr: 7-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Palmyra, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, IL include Northwestern High School, Northwestern Elementary 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 55% (majority Hispanic).