For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 282 students in Shelbina, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Shelbina, MO is South Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbina, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelbina have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shelbina, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 preschools in Shelbina, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelbina, MO include South Shelby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelbina?
1 public preschools are located in Shelbina.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbina?
Shelbina public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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