Top 5 Best Shelby County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,125 students in Shelby County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IL are Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School, Moulton Elementary School and Okaw Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Windsor Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1424 Minnesota Ave
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 0 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 middle schools in Shelby County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IL include Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School, Moulton Elementary School and Okaw Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby County, IL?
6 public middle schools are located in Shelby County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, IL?
Shelby County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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