For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 239 students in Shelby, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Shelby, AL is Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelby, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19099 Highway 145
Shelby, AL 35143
(205) 682-6630
Shelby, AL 35143
(205) 682-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shelby, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Shelby, AL include Shelby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby?
1 public schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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