For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 250 students in Shellsburg, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Shellsburg, IA is Shellsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shellsburg, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Shellsburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shellsburg, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Tomahawk Trail
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shellsburg, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Shellsburg, IA include Shellsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shellsburg?
1 public schools are located in Shellsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Shellsburg?
Shellsburg public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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