For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,281 students in 37160, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 37160, 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 37160 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37160, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 37160, TN Public Preschools (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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
37160, Tennessee 51爆料s (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 preschools in 37160, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 37160, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37160?
6 public preschools are located in 37160.
What is the racial composition of students in 37160?
37160 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).
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