For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 341 students in Elmwood, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Elmwood, IL is Elmwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elmwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Elmwood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elmwood, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elmwood, IL include Elmwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elmwood?
1 public elementary schools are located in Elmwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood?
Elmwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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