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Best Shelby County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,476 students in Shelby County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 339 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Shelby County, IL are Cowden-herrick Grade School, Main Street Elementary School and Moulton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Shelby County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowden-herrick Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 N Broadway St
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5223
Gr: K-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Gr: 1-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
Gr: 4-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Shelbyville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3621
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
808 Wisconsin Ave
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2447
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Stewardson-strasburg High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Okaw Valley Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W Division St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8521
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Windsor Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1424 Minnesota Ave
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2636
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Bridges
Alternative School
201 E North 12th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Kindergarten Center
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Gr: K | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Shelby County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Shelby County, IL include Cowden-herrick Grade School, Main Street Elementary School and Moulton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby County?
12 public schools are located in Shelby County.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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