For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 448 students in Shelbyville, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Shelbyville, IL is Moulton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelbyville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 middle schools in Shelbyville, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelbyville, IL include Moulton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelbyville?
2 public middle schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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