North Shelby

The North Shelby area is home to two standout schools, North Shelby Elementary and North Shelby High, which serve students from elementary through high school. These schools have consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top schools in the state of Missouri.

North Shelby Elementary is a standout school, ranking 21st out of 898 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the state average in mathematics proficiency, with 66.7% of 3rd graders, 76.5% of 4th graders, and 84% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.1%, 43.8%, and 43.7%, respectively. North Shelby High is also a top performer, ranking 5th out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the student populations at both schools are predominantly white, there is some racial diversity, with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races. The schools also serve a significant portion of students from lower-income households, with 28.65% of North Shelby Elementary students and 34.04% of North Shelby High students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The schools' focus on personalized attention, with low student-teacher ratios of 12.4 and 8.8, respectively, suggests a commitment to supporting the diverse needs of their student populations.