For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 5,447 students in 42101, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42101, KY are W R Mcneill Elementary School, Rockfield Elementary School and Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42101 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42101, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42101, KY Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W R Mcneill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Rockfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7597 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Grades: PK-6
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Kentucky St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Bristow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Lost River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Modern Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Grades: PK-6
| 794 students
Rank: #66.
Parker-bennett-curry School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Webb Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Glen Lily Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #88.
Richardsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1010.
Beacon Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Grades: 6-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1111.
Jennings Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Grades: PK-6
| 744 students
Rank: #1212.
Warren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1846 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Grades: PK-6
| 695 students
Rank: #1313.
Bowling Green Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Old Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
42101, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Carol Martin Gatton Academy Of Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1906 College Heights Blvd, #71
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Geo Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Group Effort High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
160 River Park Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0902
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0902
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Jackson Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Jackson Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jackson Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1350 Durbin Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Morganville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 Center St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42101, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42101, KY include W R Mcneill Elementary School, Rockfield Elementary School and Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42101?
14 public elementary schools are located in 42101.
What is the racial composition of students in 42101?
42101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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