For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 565 students in Shelby County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IL are Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3621
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3621
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
808 Wisconsin Ave
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2447
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2447
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Gr: K | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IL include Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
3 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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