| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A | Cowden | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 322 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 | Lakewood | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1,251 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A | Mode | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 399 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Windsor Community Unit School District 1 | Gays | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 339 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Shelby County compares
Together they enroll 2,311 students across 10 schools. The largest is Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 with 1,251 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Shelby County, Illinois
Shelby County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Shelby County is Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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