Harlan Community Middle School
2108 Durant St, Harlan, IA 51537
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
335
Math Proficiency
86%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
83%
Harlan Primary School
2105 Durant St, Harlan, IA 51537
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 2nd
Students
342
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Harlan High School
2102 Durant St, Harlan, IA 51537
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
486
SAT Overall Score
1020
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Harlan Intermediate School
1401 19th St, Harlan, IA 51537
Public Elementary School 3rd to 5th
Students
309
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Shelby County Catholic School
2005 College Pl, Harlan, IA 51537
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
101
Tuition
$2,400
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Irwin Elementary School
100 Eva St, Irwin, IA 51446
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 3rd
Students
221
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton High School
4114 Madison St, Elk Horn, IA 51531
Public Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
184
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Elementary Horn-Kimballton High School
4114 Madison St, Elk Horn, IA 51531
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
144
Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary School
4114 Madison St, Elk Horn, IA 51531
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 3rd
Students
97
Shelby County Catholic School St. Jose
208 Main St, Earling, IA 51530
Private Elementary, Middle School 4th to 8th
St. Joseph Grade School
For families seeking quality education in Shelby County, IA, the area offers 11 school options including the highly-rated Harlan Community Middle School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and (A- on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 86% math proficiency and 84% reading proficiency. Shelby County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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