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Best Shelby County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,159 students in Shelby County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IL are Moulton Elementary School, Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School and Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IL include Moulton Elementary School, Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School and Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby County?
6 public middle schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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