For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,823 students in 42303, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 559 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 42303, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 42303, KY are Highland Elementary School, Owensboro Day Treatment and Daviess County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42303 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 42303, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best 42303, KY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2909 Kentucky 54
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7370
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Owensboro Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3108 Fairview Drive
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Daviess County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 E. Fourth Street
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7600
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Byers Ave
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1100
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1100
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Country Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 Kentucky 54
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7250
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Daviess County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4255 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,744 students
Rank: #77.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4959 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7270
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7270
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #88.
College View Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5061 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7500
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #99.
East View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6104 Ky Hwy 405
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7350
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadow Lands Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Hayden Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7450
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1111.
Estes Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Leitchfield Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Daviess County Campus
Vocational School
1901 Southeastern Pkwy
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7260
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7260
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
42303, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Collegiate High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42303, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42303, KY include Highland Elementary School, Owensboro Day Treatment and Daviess County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42303, KY?
12 public schools are located in 42303, KY.
What percentage of students in 42303, KY go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 42303, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42303, KY?
42303, KY public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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