For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 455 students in Shelby County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, MO are North Shelby Elementary School and South Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Shelby County 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 Shelby County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, MO include North Shelby Elementary School and South Shelby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
2 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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