Best Schools in Shelbyville, Indiana
11 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Shelbyville?
Use this page to compare every school in Shelbyville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Coulston Elementary School
Elementary · Shelbyville Central Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Southwestern Elementary School
Elementary · Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Southwestern High School
High · Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Shelbyville for 2026 are Coulston Elementary School (8.0/10), Southwestern Elementary School (7.7/10), and Southwestern High School (6.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$172,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$172,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Shelbyville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Shelbyville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Shelbyville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coulston Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Southwestern Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Southwestern High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Shelbyville SR High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | William F Loper Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Shelbyville Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Cnt | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Excel Center - Shelbyville | 3.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.7/10
- Median household income
- $66,045
- Median home value
- $172,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66%
27% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Shelbyville compares
Indiana rank
#175 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$66k
92% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
11
Shelbyville Central Schools runs 70% of Shelbyville's public schools
Shelbyville touches 3 districts, but Shelbyville Central Schools is the one most addresses actually attend.
Shelbyville Central Schools accounts for 7 of 10 public schools (70%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 3.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.4 to 8.0 — the spread is inside Shelbyville, not a citywide average.
- Shelbyville Central Schools7 public · 70%
- Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co2 public · 20%
- Excel Center - Shelbyville1 public · 10%
About Schools in Shelbyville, Indiana
Shelbyville, Indiana is home to 11 schools, including 10 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 5.7 out of 10, schools in Shelbyville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Shelbyville is Coulston Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Shelbyville is served by 3 school districts: Excel Center - Shelbyville, Shelbyville Central Schools, Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co. These districts collectively serve 4,802 students.
Shelbyville's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $66,045. The poverty rate in the area is 13.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 434 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 382 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 640 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 4 | 556 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 5 | 328 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 4.1 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Joseph SchoolPrivate 83 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 881 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 280 students · 7th–12th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 1,093 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 3 | 157 students · 9th–12th | 3.4 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.8 |
Schools in Shelbyville
Shelbyville, Indiana · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$66,045
Median Home Value
$172,400
Median Rent
$962/mo
Population
28,581
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Community Profile
Shelbyville has a median household income of $66,045. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $172,400, with a median rent of $962/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.5%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Shelbyville, Indiana
How many schools are in Shelbyville, Indiana?
Shelbyville has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Shelbyville, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shelbyville is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Shelbyville, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Shelbyville on MySchoolScout is Coulston Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Shelbyville, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Shelbyville on MySchoolScout is Coulston Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Shelbyville, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Shelbyville on MySchoolScout is Shelbyville Middle School with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What is the best high school in Shelbyville, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Shelbyville on MySchoolScout is Southwestern High School with a composite score of 6.2/10.
How many school districts serve Shelbyville, Indiana?
Shelbyville is served by 3 school districts: Excel Center - Shelbyville, Shelbyville Central Schools, Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co.
What is the education level in Shelbyville, Indiana?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Shelbyville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Shelbyville, Indiana?
The median household income in Shelbyville is approximately $66,045 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Shelbyville, Indiana?
Yes, Shelbyville has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Joseph School with a score of 7.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shelbyville, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shelbyville is 19.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shelbyville, Indiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.