For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,107 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IN are Waldron Elementary School, Morristown Elementary School and Triton Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelby County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 S East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Morristown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 W Main St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Triton Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4976 W 600 W
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
William F Loper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Loper Dr
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Triton Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4740 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Grades: 5-8
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Southwestern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 St Joseph St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #99.
Coulston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Knightstown Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Shelbyville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #1111.
Waldron Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 N East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Cnt
Magnet School
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue River Se Preschool (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Miller Road School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IN include Waldron Elementary School, Morristown Elementary School and Triton Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby County?
12 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and 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: William F Loper Elementary School vs. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School, Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School vs. William F Loper Elementary School, Waldron Elementary School vs. Triton Central Elementary School
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