For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,847 students in Shelby, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 172 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Shelby, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Shelby, OH are Dowds Elementary School, Shelby Middle School and Auburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelby, OH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dowds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Seneca Dr
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Grades: 5-8
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Shelby High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Grades: PK
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Shelby, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby, OH include Dowds Elementary School, Shelby Middle School and Auburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby, OH?
6 public schools are located in Shelby, OH.
What percentage of students in Shelby, OH go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Shelby, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby, OH?
Shelby, OH public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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