| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Loramie Local School District | Fort Loramie | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 740 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Russia Local School District | Russia | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 421 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jackson Center Local School District | Jackson Center | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 549 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Anna Local School District | Anna | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,085 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Botkins Local School District | Botkins | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 621 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Hardin-Houston Local School District | Houston | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 779 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Fairlawn Local School District | Pemberton | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 586 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sidney City School District | Maplewood | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 3,158 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Shelby County compares
Together they enroll 7,939 students across 22 schools. The largest is Sidney City School District with 3,158 students. Districts here average 8.6/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Shelby County, Ohio
Shelby County has 8 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Shelby County is Fort Loramie Local School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Shelby County, OH?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Shelby County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Shelby County, OH?
Of the districts serving Shelby County, Fort Loramie Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.