Northwestern Elem School
Palmyra, IL · Northwestern CUSD 2 · Grades PK - 6
835th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
Northwestern Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northwestern Elem School 835th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
Northwestern Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Northwestern Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 184 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.5% | 96.2% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Northwestern Elem School
Typical home value $133K in zip 62674 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2018
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Northwestern Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Waverly Elementary SchoolWaverly CUSD 6 · 10 mi away1,802nd of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 15% - 4North Mac IntermediateNorth Mac CUSD 34 · 11.3 mi away1,305th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 30% - –North Mac ElementaryNorth Mac CUSD 34 · 12.3 mi away
- –Franklin East Grade SchoolFranklin CUSD 1 · 12.3 mi away
- 7Franklin Elementary SchoolFranklin CUSD 1 · 12.4 mi away648th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 48% - 8Carlinville Intermediate SchoolCarlinville CUSD 1 · 12.4 mi away575th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 51% - –Carlinville Primary SchoolCarlinville CUSD 1 · 13.6 mi away
- 4Greenfield Elem SchoolGreenfield CUSD 10 · 13.6 mi away1,324th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northwestern Elem School in?
Northwestern Elem School is part of the Northwestern CUSD 2 district in Palmyra, Illinois.
Is Northwestern Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwestern Elem School 835th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Elem School?
White 96%, Hispanic 2%, Two or more races 2% (184 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwestern Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62674 is $133K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.