Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelbyville, TN (2026)

Best Shelbyville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,231 students in Shelbyville, TN.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelbyville, TN are Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and East Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shelbyville, TN public elementary schools have an score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelbyville, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Thomas Magnet School

Magnet School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
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515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818

Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #22.

Liberty Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
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500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809

Gr: PK-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #33.

East Side Elementary School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 15%)
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421 Elliott St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112

Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #44.

Harris Middle School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
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570 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195

Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #55.

South Side Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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903 Cannon Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545

Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #66.

Learning Way Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
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200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425

Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #77.

Eakin Elementary School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
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1100 Glenoaks Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852

Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Shelbyville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bedford County Adult High School (Closed 2009)

326 E Depot St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelbyville, TN?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shelbyville, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and East Side Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Shelbyville?

7 public elementary schools are located in Shelbyville.

What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?

Shelbyville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shelbyville include: South Side Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Learning Way Elementary School vs. Thomas Magnet School, Learning Way Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School