For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 159 students in Shelton, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Shelton, NE is Shelton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelton, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelton, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelton, NE include Shelton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelton?
1 public elementary schools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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