For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,559 students in Shelley, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Shelley, ID are Riverview Elementary School, Hazel Stuart Elementary School and Donald J Hobbs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelley, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Shelley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shelley, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1463 N 800 E
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5625
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5625
Gr: 3-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 West Center Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5580
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5580
Gr: 5-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 East Pine Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Gr: 7-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Shelley Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 West Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7400
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Dean Goodsell Elementary School
Special Education School
185 West Center Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 375-5125
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 375-5125
Gr: PK-K | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelley Work Based Academy
Alternative School
544 Seminary Avenue
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 332-6800
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7688
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7688
Gr: 1-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Shelley, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelley, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Shelley, ID include Riverview Elementary School, Hazel Stuart Elementary School and Donald J Hobbs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shelley?
7 public schools are located in Shelley.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelley?
Shelley public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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