Best Schools in Palmer, IL
Palmer, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,573 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Palmer exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmer, IL
The top high schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylorville Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
2. Morrisonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmer, IL
The top middle schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylorville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 683 Students
2. Morrisonville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 43 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmer, IL
The top elementary schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morrisonville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 183 Students
2. Memorial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 261 Students
3. North Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmer, IL has a total population of 569 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmer, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palmer, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Palmer, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmer, IL
How many schools are in Palmer, IL?
Palmer, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,573 students in total.
How do schools in Palmer perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Palmer score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Palmer exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmer?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 22%
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