For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 345 students in Shelbyville, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Shelbyville, IL is Shelbyville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Shelbyville, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelbyville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shelbyville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 high schools in Shelbyville, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelbyville, IL include Shelbyville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelbyville?
2 public high schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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