For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,526 students in 42104, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 42104, KY are Plano Elementary School, Rich Pond Elementary School and Jody Richards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42104 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42104, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42104, KY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 preschools in 42104, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 42104, KY include Plano Elementary School, Rich Pond Elementary School and Jody Richards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42104?
5 public preschools are located in 42104.
What is the racial composition of students in 42104?
42104 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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