Best Shelby Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Shelby Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
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Bottom 50%

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525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521

Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #22.

Shelby High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452

Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby, Michigan

Shelby, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Benona Elementary School (Closed 2011)

2692 South 40th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4089

Gr: 1-5

Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)

155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-6629

Gr: PK

Early Childhood Dd Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

155 East 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651

Gr: PK

Ferry Elementary School (Closed 2008)

3301 S. Green Street
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346

Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Oceana Community Education High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151

Gr: 9-12

Thomas Read Elementary School (Closed 2024)

155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541

Gr: K-3 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

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).