For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 408 students in Shelbina, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelbina, MO are South Shelby Middle School and South Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbina, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelbina have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelbina, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Shelby Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4152 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2208
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2208
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
South Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6685 Shelby 419
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2181
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-2181
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelbina, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelbina, MO include South Shelby Middle School and South Shelby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelbina?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shelbina.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbina?
Shelbina public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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