For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,595 students in Bedford County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, TN are Thomas Magnet School, Cascade Elementary School and Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bedford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Cascade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2998 Fairfield Pike
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-0031
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-0031
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3480 Highway 41a
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1417
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1417
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
South Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 Cannon Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
East Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Elliott St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Learning Way Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #88.
Eakin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Glenoaks Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
326 E Depot St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Cascade Elementary School and Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bedford County?
8 public preschools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bedford County include: Community Elementary School vs. Cascade Elementary School, Cascade Elementary School vs. Community Elementary School, Learning Way Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School
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