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Best Shelby County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,173 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelby County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 S East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Triton Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4976 W 600 W
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Morristown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 W Main St.
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Triton Central Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4740 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
William F Loper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Loper Dr
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9725
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 St Joseph St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Coulston Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Knightstown Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-3185
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Waldron Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 N East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue River Career Programs
Vocational School
801 St. Joseph Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelby County, IN include Waldron Elementary School, Morristown Jr-sr High School and Triton Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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