For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 301 students in Shelby, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, NE are Shelby - Rising City Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelby, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby - Rising City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Walnut St
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, NE include Shelby - Rising City Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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