For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 916 students in Shelby, OH.
The top ranked public preschool in Shelby, OH is Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, OH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 916 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 preschools in Shelby, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby, OH include Shelby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby?
1 public preschools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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