For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 296 students in Shelbyville, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Shelbyville, MO are North Shelby Elementary School and North Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelbyville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
North Shelby High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shelbyville, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Shelbyville, MO include North Shelby Elementary School and North Shelby High School.
How many public schools are located in Shelbyville?
2 public schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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