For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 358 students in 42420, KY.
Public preschools in zipcode 42420 have a diversity score of 0.59, which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 0.43.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42420, KY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
631 N. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Gr: PK | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
42420, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Central Academy School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Henderson County Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1715 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Henderson County Career And Technology Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
2440 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 42420, KY?
1 public preschools are located in 42420, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in 42420?
42420 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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