For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,827 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IN are Waldron Elementary School, Morristown 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 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 S East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Morristown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 W Main St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Triton Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4976 W 600 W
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3003
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Cnt
Magnet School
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Golden Bear Preschool
Magnet School
1115 E State Road 44
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Grades: PK-K
| 332 students
Shelby County 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 Shelby County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IN include Waldron Elementary School, Morristown Elementary School and Triton Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
6 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shelby County include: Waldron Elementary School vs. Triton Central Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School vs. Waldron Elementary School, Waldron Elementary School vs. Southwestern Elementary School
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