For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,782 students in 42103, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 42103, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 42103, KY are Potter Gray Elementary School, Cumberland Trace Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42103 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42103, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42103, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potter Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2464 Cumberland Trace Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356
Grades: PK-6
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Briarwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-5554
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-5554
Grades: PK-6
| 706 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rivendell Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rivendell High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42103, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42103, KY include Potter Gray Elementary School, Cumberland Trace Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42103?
5 public schools are located in 42103.
What percentage of students in 42103 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 42103 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42103?
42103 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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