For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,281 students in Shelbyville, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shelbyville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Elliott St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Cannon Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Learning Way Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Glenoaks Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Shelbyville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelbyville, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelbyville, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and East Side Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelbyville?
6 public preschools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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
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