For the 2025 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, Donald J Hobbs Middle School and Hazel Stuart Elementary 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 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1463 N 800 E
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5625
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5625
Grades: 3-4
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 East Pine Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Grades: 7-8
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
475 West Center Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5580
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5580
Grades: 5-6
| 403 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 212 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7688
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7688
Grades: 1-2
| 340 students
Shelley, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Donald J Hobbs Middle School and Hazel Stuart Elementary 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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