For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,099 students in 42101, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 42101, KY are Rockfield Elementary School, Bristow Elementary School and Lost River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42101 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42101, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42101, KY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockfield Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7597 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bristow Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Gr: PK-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Lost River Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Modern Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Jennings Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Gr: PK-6 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Richardsville Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1846 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
42101, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Carol Martin Gatton Academy Of Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1906 College Heights Blvd, #71
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Geo Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Gr: 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
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Jackson Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Gr: 3-6
Jackson Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Gr: 9-12
Jackson Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Gr: 6-8
1350 Durbin Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Morganville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 42101, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 42101, KY include Rockfield Elementary School, Bristow Elementary School and Lost River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42101?
6 public preschools are located in 42101.
What is the racial composition of students in 42101?
42101 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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