Best Shelby Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 916 students in Shelby, OH.

The top ranked public preschool in Shelby, OH is Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shelby, OH public preschool have an score of 59% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Shelby, OH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Shelby Elementary School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
:

Top 30%

109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641

Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby, Ohio

Shelby, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Auburn Elementary School (Closed 2024)

109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456

Gr: K-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Little Whippets Preschool (Closed 2024)

25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593

Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Russell Elementary School (Closed 2006)

111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681

Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Shelby, OH?

The top ranked public preschools in Shelby, OH include Shelby Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Shelby?

1 public preschools are located in Shelby.

What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?

Shelby public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).