Top 5 Best Shelby County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,684 students in Shelby County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IL are Main Street Elementary School, Stewardson-strasburg 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelby County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Grades: 1-3
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3621
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
Grades: 4-8
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Cowden-herrick Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 N Broadway St
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5223
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
Rank: #55.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
808 Wisconsin Ave
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2447
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Okaw Valley Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W Division St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8521
Grades: 5-8
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Bridges
Alternative School
201 E North 12th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, IL

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 128
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
205 W Main
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3191
Grades: PK
| 28 students
249 Benton Street
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121
Grades: 5-6
| 189 students
123 Co Rd 100 E
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-3331
Grades: K-2
| 39 students
206 North Main St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8522
Grades: 4-5
| 89 students
Po Box 157
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121
Grades: 5-6
| 205 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IL include Main Street Elementary School, Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School and Moulton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby County, IL?
8 public elementary schools are located in Shelby County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, IL?
Shelby County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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