Top 10 Best Shelby County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,081 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IN are Waldron Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Triton Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelby County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
306 S East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Triton Central Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4976 W 600 W
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Grades: PK-4
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 St Joseph St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Triton Central Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4740 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Morristown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
307 W Main St - 910
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
William F Loper Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Loper Dr
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #99.
Waldron Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 N East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Grades: 6-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1010.
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #1111.
Coulston Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Knightstown Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, IN

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IN include Waldron Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Triton Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby County, IN?
12 public elementary schools are located in Shelby County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, IN?
Shelby County, IN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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