Best Schools in 42303, KY
42303, KY has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,601 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 42303 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42303, KY
The top high schools in 42303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apollo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
2. Daviess County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students
3. Owensboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1334 Students
4. Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 70 Students
5. Owensboro Day Treatment
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42303, KY
The top middle schools in 42303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daviess County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
2. Owensboro Innovation Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
3. College View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
4. F T Burns Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
5. Owensboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42303, KY
The top elementary schools in 42303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tamarack Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
2. Newton Parrish Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
3. F T Burns Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
4. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
5. Southern Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
6. Country Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
7. Deer Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
8. Meadow Lands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
9. East View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
10. Estes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42303, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42303, KY has a total population of 41,783 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42303, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 42303, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42303, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42303, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 42303, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42303, KY
How many schools are in 42303, KY?
42303, KY has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,601 students in total.
How do schools in 42303 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 42303 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 42303 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42303?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations