Top 5 Best Shelby Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,897 students in Shelby, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 181 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Shelby, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Shelby, OH are Dowds Elementary School, Shelby Middle School and Shelby High 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 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Shelby, OH Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dowds Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Seneca Dr
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Grades: K-4
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 62%
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
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Grades: K-4
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Grades: PK
| 71 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
| n/a 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 are Dowds Elementary School, Shelby Middle School and Shelby High 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?
91% of all K-12 students in Shelby, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby, OH?
Shelby, OH minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
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