For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,462 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Shelby, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 916 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Grades: 5-12
| 1,115 students
Shelby, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Grades: PK
| 80 students
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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