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Best 42420 Kentucky Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,937 students in 42420, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 569 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 42420, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 42420, KY are Cairo Elementary School, Niagara Elementary School and Henderson County South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42420 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42420, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 42420, KY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Niagara Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13043 Hwy 136 E
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5142
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Henderson County South Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 S Alves St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
East Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 Adams Ln
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Bend Gate Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
920 Bend Gate Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5040
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Henderson County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,852 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 S. Alves Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5090
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Henderson County North Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
South Heights Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
The Central Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
631 N. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Gr: PK | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 42420, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 42420, KY include Cairo Elementary School, Niagara Elementary School and Henderson County South Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42420?
11 public schools are located in 42420.
What percentage of students in 42420 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 42420 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42420?
42420 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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