For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 281 students in Shelton, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Shelton, NE are Shelton High School and Shelton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shelton, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shelton, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Shelton, NE include Shelton High School and Shelton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelton?
2 public schools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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