Top 10 Best Shelby County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,038 students in Shelby County, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 667 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Shelby County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, OH are Russia Elementary School, Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School and Russia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Shelby County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russia Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 School St
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 526-3156
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
600 East Park St
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-3342
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Russia High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 School St
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 295-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Loramie Elementary School
Math: 95% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
35 Elm St
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-2931
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Anna Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
607 N Pike St
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-2011
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
Botkins Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
404 E State St
Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-4241
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #88.
Jackson Center Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #99.
Botkins High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
404 E State St
Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-4241
Grades: 7-12
| 289 students
Rank: #1010.
Anna High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Mcrill Way
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1111.
Anna Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Mcrill Way
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Center High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6149
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Rank: #1313.
Fairlawn High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Grades: 6-12
| 309 students
Rank: #1414.
Hardin Houston Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #1515.
Whittier Early Childhood Center
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Belmont St
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2275
Grades: PK
| 249 students
Rank: #1616.
Northwood Intermediate School
Math: 57% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1152 Saint Marys Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2231
Grades: 3-4
| 414 students
Rank: #1717.
Houston High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Grades: 7-12
| 370 students
Rank: #1818.
Sidney Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
980 Fair Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2225
Grades: 5-8
| 929 students
Rank: #1919.
Emerson Primary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Campbell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2261
Grades: K-2
| 346 students
Rank: #2020.
Sidney High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Campbell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2238
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #2121.
Longfellow Primary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Park St
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2264
Grades: K-2
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
750 S 4th Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2200
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, OH

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
102 North Miami Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2258
Grades: K-3
| 208 students
702 S Main Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2267
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2271
Grades: K-3
| 127 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, OH include Russia Elementary School, Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School and Russia High School. Shelby County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Shelby County, OH?
22 public schools are located in Shelby County, OH.
What percentage of students in Shelby County, OH go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, OH?
Shelby County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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