Top 3 Best Shelby County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,223 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IN are Southwestern Elementary School and Triton Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Triton Central Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4976 W 600 W
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Grades: PK-4
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Golden Bear Preschool
1115 E State Road 44
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Grades: PK-K
| 330 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, IN

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Miller Road School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IN include Southwestern Elementary School and Triton Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County, IN?
4 public preschools are located in Shelby County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, IN?
Shelby County, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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