For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 619 students in Shelby, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Shelby, MI are Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelby, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Shelby, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2692 South 40th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4089
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4089
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-6629
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-6629
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Childhood Dd Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
155 East 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3301 S. Green Street
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Oceana Community Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Grades: K-3
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby, MI include Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby?
2 public schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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