For the 2023 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 8,852 students in 42101, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 638 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 42101, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 42101, KY are W R Mcneill Elementary School, Jackson Academy and Warren County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42101 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 42101, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best 42101, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W R Mcneill Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Warren County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1211 Center St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| 855 students
Rank: #55.
Rockfield Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7597 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Grades: PK-6
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Beacon Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Rank: #77.
Warren East Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7031 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Grades: 7-8
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Bristow Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Grades: PK-6
| 571 students
Rank: #99.
Warren East High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6867 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #1010.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Glen Lily Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Parker-bennett-curry School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Webb Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1212.
Henry F. Moss Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Grades: 7-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1313.
Lost River Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Modern Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Grades: PK-6
| 629 students
Rank: #1414.
Richardsville Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #1515.
Warren Central High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #1616.
Warren Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1846 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #1717.
Jennings Creek Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Grades: PK-6
| 769 students
Rank: #1818.
Bowling Green Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Old Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1919.
Geo International High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1808 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical College
Vocational School
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit
Alternative School
501 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Advanced Technology Center
Vocational School
1127 Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ky Advanced Technical Center
Vocational School
1127 Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ky Technical - Bowling Green Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
1020 Kentucky St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
42101, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Carol Martin Gatton Academy Of Math & Science (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1906 College Heights Blvd, #71
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Geo Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Group Effort High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
160 River Park Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0902
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0902
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Jackson Academy Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Jackson Academy High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jackson Academy Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1350 Durbin Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Morganville Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42101, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42101, KY include W R Mcneill Elementary School, Jackson Academy and Warren County Day Treatment.
How many public schools are located in 42101, KY?
26 public schools are located in 42101, KY.
What percentage of students in 42101, KY go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 42101, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42101, KY?
42101, KY public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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