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Best Shelby County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 591 students in Shelby County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, MO are North Shelby Elementary School, South Shelby Middle School and South Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Shelby County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Shelby Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4152 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2208
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
South Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6685 Shelby 419
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2181
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Shelby County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
206 N Shelby
Clarence, MO 63437
(660) 699-3302
Gr: PK-5
Ne Mo Specl. Ed. Coop (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
206 E Walnut Suite B
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-4165
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, MO include North Shelby Elementary School, South Shelby Middle School and South Shelby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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