Best 51��s in Shelby, NE (2025-26)

Best Shelby 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 408 students in Shelby, NE.

The top ranked public schools in Shelby, NE are Shelby - Rising City High School, Shelby - Rising City Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shelby, NE public schools have an score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51��s in Shelby, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Shelby - Rising City High School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
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650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946

Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Shelby - Rising City Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946

Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #33.

Shelby - Rising City Middle School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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650 N Walnut St
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946

Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby, NE?

The top ranked public schools in Shelby, NE include Shelby - Rising City High School, Shelby - Rising City Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Shelby?

3 public schools are located in Shelby.

What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?

Shelby public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).