For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,781 students in 42420, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42420, KY are Cairo Elementary School, Henderson County South Middle School and Niagara Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42420 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42420, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42420, KY Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson County South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 S Alves St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Niagara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13043 Hwy 136 E
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5142
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5142
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
East Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1776 Adams Ln
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bend Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 Bend Gate Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5040
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5040
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Henderson County North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S. Alves Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5090
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5090
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
South Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
The Central Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students
42420, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
Central Academy School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Henderson County Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1715 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42420, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42420, KY include Cairo Elementary School, Henderson County South Middle School and Niagara Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42420?
9 public elementary schools are located in 42420.
What is the racial composition of students in 42420?
42420 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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