Best Public High Schools in 42301 (Owensboro, KY) (2025-26)

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Best 42301 Kentucky Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,952 students in 42301, KY.

The top ranked public high schools in 42301, KY are Owensboro Innovation Academy, Apollo High School and Emerson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 42301 have an score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 42301, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 42301 have a of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Apollo High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 42301, KY Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Owensboro Innovation Academy

Vocational School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
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Top 30%

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2631 S Griffith Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000

Gr: 9-12

Rank: #22.

Apollo High School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
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2280 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7100

Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #33.

Emerson Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087

Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #44.

Owensboro High School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
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1800 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110

Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #55.

Heritage Park High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
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3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200

Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #66.

The Center For Academic Improvement

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200

Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: n/an/a

Valley High School

Alternative School

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1000 Industrial Dr.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773

Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

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School

Location

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Owensboro 5-6 Elementary Center (Closed 2011)

2631 South Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128

Gr: 5-6

Valley Elementary School (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

1000 Industrial Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773

Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 42301, KY?

The top ranked public high schools in 42301, KY include Owensboro Innovation Academy, Apollo High School and Emerson Academy.

How many public high schools are located in 42301?

7 public high schools are located in 42301.

What is the racial composition of students in 42301?

42301 public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).