For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,500 students in Shelby County, IN (there are , serving 150 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, IN are Waldron Elementary School, Morristown Jr-sr High School and Triton Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Shelby County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 S East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Gr: 6-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Triton Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4976 W 600 W
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Morristown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 W Main St.
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Triton Central Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4740 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Shelbyville Sr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Triton Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4774 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
William F Loper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Loper Dr
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 St Joseph St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Coulston Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Knightstown Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Waldron Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 N East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue River Career Programs
Vocational School
801 St. Joseph Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
1115 E State Road 44
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Gr: PK-K | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Shelby County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue River Se Preschool (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Miller Road School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, IN include Waldron Elementary School, Morristown Jr-sr High School and Triton Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby County?
18 public schools are located in Shelby County.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shelby County include: Triton Central High School vs. Shelbyville Sr High School, Waldron Jr-sr High School vs. Triton Central High School, William F Loper Elementary School vs. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
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