For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 960 students in Shelby County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 117 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, MO are North Shelby Elementary School, North Shelby High School and South Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelby County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
North Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
South Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4154 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-4163
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-4163
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
South Shelby Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4152 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2208
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2208
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
South Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6685 Shelby 419
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2181
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2181
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 N Shelby
Clarence, MO 63437
(660) 699-3302
Clarence, MO 63437
(660) 699-3302
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, MO include North Shelby Elementary School, North Shelby High School and South Shelby High School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby County?
5 public schools are located in Shelby County.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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