For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,364 students in 42301, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,073 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 42301, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 42301, KY are Tamarack Elementary School, Emerson Academy and Owensboro Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42301 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42301, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42301, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tamarack Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1733 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7550
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Owensboro Innovation Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2631 S Griffith Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2060 Lewis Ln
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1140
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1140
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2631 S Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
West Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7650
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Worthington Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7150
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sorgho Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5390 Ky Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7470
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
F T Burns Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4514 Goetz Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7170
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7170
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Apollo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2280 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7100
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,350 students
Rank: #1111.
F T Burns Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4610 Goetz Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7400
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1212.
Foust Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Foust Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1060
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1060
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1313.
Owensboro High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #1414.
Owensboro Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Booth Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1515.
The Center For Academic Improvement
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1616.
Cravens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2741 Cravens Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1010
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1010
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1717.
Heritage Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 West 7th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Owensboro Campus
Vocational School
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Owensboro Technical College
Vocational School
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
1000 Industrial Dr.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
42301, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2631 South Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Valley Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1000 Industrial Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42301, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42301, KY include Tamarack Elementary School, Emerson Academy and Owensboro Innovation Academy.
How many public schools are located in 42301?
21 public schools are located in 42301.
What percentage of students in 42301 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 42301 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42301?
42301 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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