For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,944 students in Shelbyville, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelbyville, IN are William F Loper Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Shelbyville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelbyville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-5
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Shelbyville, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelbyville, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelbyville, IN include William F Loper Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Shelbyville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelbyville?
7 public elementary schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shelbyville include: William F Loper Elementary School vs. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School, Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School vs. William F Loper Elementary School, Coulston Elementary School vs. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
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