Best Public Elementary Schools in Shelbyville, TN (2025-26)

Best Shelbyville Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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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%

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Shelbyville, Tennessee 51��s (Closed)

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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. Liberty Elementary School, Learning Way Elementary School vs. Thomas Magnet School