For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,445 students in Shelby, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, OH are Shelby Elementary School and Shelby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelby, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Gr: 6-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, OH include Shelby Elementary School and Shelby Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby?
3 public elementary schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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