For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 267 students in Shelby, MI.
The top ranked public elementary school in Shelby, MI is Shelby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelby, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Shelby, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK
3301 S. Green Street
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
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
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Gr: 9-12
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
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 elementary schools in Shelby, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, MI include Shelby Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby?
1 public elementary schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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