For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,922 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IN are Waldron Elementary School, Triton Central Elementary School and Morristown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 S East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Triton Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4976 W 600 W
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Morristown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 W Main St.
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
1115 E State Road 44
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Gr: PK-K | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue River Se Preschool (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Miller Road School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IN include Waldron Elementary School, Triton Central Elementary School and Morristown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
6 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shelby County include: Southwestern Elementary School vs. Waldron Elementary School, Waldron Elementary School vs. Triton Central Elementary School, Triton Central Elementary School vs. Waldron Elementary School
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