Known as the “Saddlebred Capital of the World,” Shelby County has hundreds of beautiful equine and nature-lover endeavors. Strategically located between Louisville and Lexington, Shelby County residents enjoy an idyllic lifestyle—one that harmonizes the beauty and tranquility of the country with easy access to urban advantages. With the serenity of its horse farms, charm of historic downtown Shelbyville, flavor of Claudia Sanders Dinner House, and energetic buzz of the new Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, Shelby County has a lot to offer.

Shelbyville
Shelbyville's natural landscape, accessibility to I-64, and quaint charm, gives the community a small town atmosphere combined with a unique blend of business and agriculture. Being the county seat and centered around its historic downtown center, Shelbyville is a focal point of Shelby County with elegant homes and horse farms scattered throughout.

Simpsonville
Simpsonville prides itself on offering its residents the chance to live a simplified lifestyle but not to far from the hustle and bustle of urban amenities. The community has recently experienced incredible growth with the several new upscale residential developments, a new outlet mall (the largest in the state), and many new businesses. Despite its recent growth, Simpsonville offers miles of country roads and endless views of beautiful horse farms.

Bagdad
With acres on acres of rolling hills and established country farms, Bagdad is located on the Shelby and Franklin county line. Homes in Bagdad range from large, traditional farmhouses to charming log cabins.

Finchville
Finchville is a small, rural community with wide-open landscapes and older homes. Residents of the community enjoy a simple, slow-paced lifestyle. Finchville Farms, a family-owned business, has put the small community on national radar by shipping its cured country hams all over the U.S.

Waddy
Waddy is made up of historic homes, rustic log cabins and winding country roads. Residents and visitors of the Waddy community enjoy being conveniently close to I-64 and located between Shelbyville and Frankfort. Its rural atmosphere makes for a peaceful retreat.

Shelby County Public Schools
502-633-2375
shelby.kyschools.us

The Shelby County Public School system includes one preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools, including an alternative school and a technology center. 

Clear Creek Elementary
279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40066
502-633-3452
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Painted Stone Elementary
150 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-647-4505
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Southside Elementary
728 Ginkgo Drive
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-633-4460
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Heritage Elementary
8300 Frankfort Road
Waddy, KY 40076
502-829-5242
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Simpsonville Elementary
6725 Shelbyville Road
Simpsonville, KY 40067
502-722-8855
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Wright Elementary
500 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville , KY 40065
502-633-5222
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Northside Early Childhood Center (Preschool)
821 College Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-633-5123
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Shelby County East Middle School
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40066
502-633-1478
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Shelby County West County Middle School
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40066
502-633-4869
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Martha Layne Collins High School
801 Discovery Blvd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-647-1160
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Shelby County Education Center at Cropper
8472 Cropper Road
Pleasureville, KY 40057
502-461-7540
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Shelby County High School
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville , KY 40066
502-633-2344
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Shelby County Area Technology Center
230 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville KY 40065
502-633-6554
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Cornerstone Christian Academy
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-633-4070
ccaofky.org
Grades: PreK-12

Corpus Christi Academy
7010 Shelbyville Road
Simpsonville, KY 40067
502-722-8090
corpuschristi-academy.org
Grades: PreK-12

Jefferson Community & Technical College - Shelby County Campus
1361 Frankfort Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-633-5524
jefferson.kctcs.edu