For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,546 students in Shelby, OH.
The top-ranked public middle school in Shelby, OH is Shelby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Gr: 5-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Shelby, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Gr: K-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby, OH include Shelby Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby?
2 public middle schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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