For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 392 students in 42420, KY.
Public preschools in zipcode 42420 have a diversity score of 0.63, which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 0.41.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42420, KY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
631 N. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Grades: PK
| 392 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
How many public preschools are located in 42420, KY?
1 public preschools are located in 42420, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in 42420?
42420 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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