For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,497 students in 42104, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42104, KY are Plano Elementary School, Rich Pond Elementary School and Jody Richards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42104 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42104, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42104, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plano Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Plano Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Grades: PK-6
| 699 students
Rank: #22.
Rich Pond Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Grades: PK-6
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
Jody Richards Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Grades: PK-6
| 776 students
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Campbell Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #55.
William H. Natcher Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Grades: PK-6
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
T C Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Liberty Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42104, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42104, KY include Plano Elementary School, Rich Pond Elementary School and Jody Richards Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42104?
6 public elementary schools are located in 42104.
What is the racial composition of students in 42104?
42104 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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