For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,802 students in Shelbyville, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 150 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Shelbyville, IN are William F Loper Elementary School, Shelbyville Sr High School and Southwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelbyville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William F Loper Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Loper Dr
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Grades: K-5
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Shelbyville Sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,093 students
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 St Joseph St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #66.
Coulston Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Knightstown Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #88.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue River Career Programs
Vocational School
801 St. Joseph Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 51 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
| 328 students
Shelbyville, Indiana 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 Shelbyville, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Shelbyville, IN include William F Loper Elementary School, Shelbyville Sr High School and Southwestern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelbyville?
11 public schools are located in Shelbyville.
What percentage of students in Shelbyville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shelbyville include: William F Loper Elementary School vs. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School, Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School vs. William F Loper Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School vs. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
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