For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 761 students in Shelbyville, IN.
The top ranked public preschool in Shelbyville, IN is Southwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shelbyville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
1115 E State Road 44
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Grades: PK-K
| 328 students
Shelbyville, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue River Se Preschool (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
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
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Shelbyville, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelbyville, IN include Southwestern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelbyville?
3 public preschools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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