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Best Shelbyville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,358 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (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: K-8 | 436 students Minority enrollment: 32%

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 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 27%

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 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 67%

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 | 977 students Minority enrollment: 68%

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 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 66%

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 | 638 students Minority enrollment: 69%

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 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: n/an/a

Cartwright Elementary School

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1753 Fairfield Pike
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-3284

Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Minority enrollment: 62%

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?

8 public elementary schools are located in Shelbyville.

What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?

Shelbyville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).

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

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