For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,821 students in Shelbyville, TN (there are , serving 153 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Shelbyville, TN are Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelbyville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 Cannon Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Shelbyville Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #55.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #66.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Elliott St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Learning Way Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Glenoaks Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Shelbyville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
326 E Depot St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelbyville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Shelbyville, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelbyville?
8 public schools are located in Shelbyville.
What percentage of students in Shelbyville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shelbyville include: South Side Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Learning Way Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Learning Way Elementary School vs. Thomas Magnet School
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