For the 2025-26 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 East 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 29% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), 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 (2025-26)
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%
37160, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 East 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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