For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 10,248 students in 42104, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 736 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 42104, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 42104, KY are Drakes Creek Middle School, Plano Elementary School and Greenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42104 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42104, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42104, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Drakes Creek Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
704 Cypress Wood
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Grades: 7-8
| 733 students
Rank: #22.
Plano Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Plano Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Grades: PK-6
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5065 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #44.
Rich Pond Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Grades: PK-6
| 941 students
Rank: #55.
South Warren Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
295 Rich Pond Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7510
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7510
Grades: 7-8
| 783 students
Rank: #66.
South Warren High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,523 students
Rank: #77.
Jody Richards Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Grades: PK-6
| 776 students
Rank: #88.
Bowling Green Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Campbell Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #99.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Rockingham Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #1010.
William H. Natcher Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Grades: PK-6
| 704 students
Rank: #1111.
T C Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Liberty Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42104, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42104, KY include Drakes Creek Middle School, Plano Elementary School and Greenwood High School.
How many public schools are located in 42104?
11 public schools are located in 42104.
What percentage of students in 42104 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 42104 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42104?
42104 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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