For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 5,061 students in Shelby County, OH. The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, OH are Fort Loramie Elementary School, Russia Elementary School and Fairlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelby County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Loramie Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
35 Elm St
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-2931
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-2931
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Russia Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 School St
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 526-3156
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 526-3156
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Botkins Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 E State St
Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-4241
Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-4241
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Anna Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 N Pike St
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-2011
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-2011
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Hardin Houston Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
Anna Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mcrill Way
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-4251
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: #99.
Fairlawn High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Grades: 6-12
| 293 students
Rank: #1010.
Northwood Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1152 Saint Marys Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2231
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2231
Grades: 3-4
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Emerson Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Campbell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2261
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2261
Grades: K-2
| 332 students
Rank: #1212.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 Fair Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2225
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2225
Grades: 5-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1313.
Longfellow Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Park St
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2264
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2264
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Grades: 3-12
| 119 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
102 North Miami Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2258
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2258
Grades: K-3
| 208 students
702 S Main Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2267
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2267
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2271
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2271
Grades: K-3
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, OH include Fort Loramie Elementary School, Russia Elementary School and Fairlawn Elementary School. Shelby County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shelby County include: Russia Elementary School vs. Fort Loramie Elementary School, Fort Loramie Elementary School vs. Russia Elementary School, Anna Elementary School vs. Fort Loramie Elementary School
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