For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,248 students in Shelbyville, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Shelbyville, IL are Main Street Elementary School, Moulton Elementary School and Shelbyville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shelbyville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Gr: 1-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
Gr: 4-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Shelbyville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Bridges
Alternative School
201 E North 12th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
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 Shelbyville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Shelbyville, IL include Main Street Elementary School, Moulton Elementary School and Shelbyville High School.
How many public schools are located in Shelbyville?
5 public schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shelbyville include: Main Street Elementary School vs. Shelbyville Kindergarten Center
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