For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 250 students in Shellsburg, IA.
The top ranked public school in Shellsburg, IA is Shellsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shellsburg, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Shellsburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shellsburg, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Tomahawk Trail
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shellsburg, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Shellsburg, IA include Shellsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shellsburg?
1 public schools are located in Shellsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Shellsburg?
Shellsburg public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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