For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,411 students in Shelby County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 121 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, IN are Waldron Elementary School, Triton Central High School and Excel Center - Shelbyville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelby County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
306 S East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Triton Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4774 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Triton Central Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4976 W 600 W
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Grades: PK-4
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Grades: 7-12
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
Shelbyville Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 St Joseph St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Triton Central Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4740 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: #1111.
Morristown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 W Main St - 910
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1212.
William F Loper Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Loper Dr
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1313.
Waldron Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 N East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Grades: 6-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1414.
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #1515.
Coulston Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Knightstown Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area District #38 - Blue River Career Programs
Vocational School
801 St. Joseph Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
1115 E State Road 44
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Grades: PK-K
| 330 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue River Se Preschool (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Miller Road School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, IN include Waldron Elementary School, Triton Central High School and Excel Center - Shelbyville.
How many public schools are located in Shelby County, IN?
18 public schools are located in Shelby County, IN.
What percentage of students in Shelby County, IN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, IN?
Shelby County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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