For the 2026 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 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Shelbyville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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