For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 431 students in Shelbina, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelbina, MO are South Shelby Middle School and South Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbina, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelbina have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelbina, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Shelby Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4152 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2208
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2208
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
South Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6685 Shelby 419
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2181
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2181
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Shelbina, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ne Mo Specl. Ed. Coop (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
206 E Walnut Suite B
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-4165
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-4165
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelbina, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelbina, MO include South Shelby Middle School and South Shelby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelbina?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shelbina.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbina?
Shelbina public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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