For the 2025-26 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, Hazel Stuart Elementary School and Donald J Hobbs Middle 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 43% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1463 N 800 E
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5625
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5625
Gr: 3-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 West Center Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5580
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5580
Gr: 5-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 East Pine Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Gr: 7-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: PK-K | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7688
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7688
Gr: 1-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Shelley, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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, Hazel Stuart Elementary School and Donald J Hobbs Middle 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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