For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 281 students in Shelton, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Shelton, NE are Shelton High School and Shelton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Shelton, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelton, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Shelton, NE include Shelton High School and Shelton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelton?
2 public schools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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