For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,257 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 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shelbyville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Grades: 1-3
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Moulton Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
Grades: 4-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Shelbyville High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Grades: K
| 89 students
Shelbyville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H E L P Shelbyville Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
205 W Main
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3191
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3191
Grades: PK
| 28 students
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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: Shelbyville Kindergarten Center vs. Main Street Elementary School, Main Street Elementary School vs. Shelbyville Kindergarten Center
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