For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 823 students in Shelbyville, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelbyville, IL are 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.
Shelbyville, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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: 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
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 elementary schools in Shelbyville, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelbyville, IL include Main Street Elementary School and Moulton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelbyville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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