Top 10 Best Shelby County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,502 students in Shelby County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, KY are Simpsonville Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Shelby County East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 27% (majority Black).

Best Shelby County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpsonville Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6725 Shelbyville Rd
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(502) 722-8855
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 Frankfort Rd
Waddy, KY 40076
(502) 829-5242
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby County East Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Marnel C. Moorman School
Math: 24% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Discovery Boulevard
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Grades: K-8
| 747 students
Rank: #55.
Wright Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5222
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Clear Creek Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
Painted Stone Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
Shelby County West Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #99.
Southside Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Ginkgo Dr
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
1155 West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, KY

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Grades: PK
| 70 students
1155 West Main St
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| 240 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, KY include Simpsonville Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Shelby County East Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby County, KY?
10 public elementary schools are located in Shelby County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, KY?
Shelby County, KY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Black).

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.