For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,546 students in Shelby, OH.
The top ranked public middle school in Shelby, OH is Shelby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Grades: 5-12
| 1,115 students
Shelby, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Grades: PK
| 80 students
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shelby, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby, OH include Shelby Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby?
2 public middle schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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