Best Shelby County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 798 students in Shelby County, IL.

The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL are Shelbyville High School, Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School and Stewardson-strasburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shelby County, IL public high schools have an score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.

Shelby County, IL public high school have a of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Shelbyville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Shelbyville High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1001 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926

Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
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633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125

Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #33.

Stewardson-strasburg High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
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2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355

Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #44.

Windsor Jr & Sr High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1424 Minnesota Ave
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2636

Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: n/an/a

Shelbyville Bridges

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201 E North 12th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037

Gr: 6-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, IL

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Cowden Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Rr 128
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125

Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

H E L P Shelbyville Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Special Education School

205 W Main
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3191

Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2015)

249 Benton Street
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121

Gr: 5-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Lillyville Grade School (Closed 2009)

123 Co Rd 100 E
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-3331

Gr: K-2 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Okaw Valley Intermediate School (Closed 2012)

206 North Main St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8522

Gr: 4-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Tower Hill High School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 157
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121

Gr: 5-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL include Shelbyville High School, Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School and Stewardson-strasburg High School.

How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?

5 public high schools are located in Shelby County.

What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?

Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).