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Best 42104 Kentucky Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,526 students in 42104, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 42104 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42104, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 42104, KY Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Plano Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2650 Plano Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Gr: PK-6 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rich Pond Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Gr: PK-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Jody Richards Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Gr: PK-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
William H. Natcher Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
T C Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Liberty Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 42104, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 42104, KY include Plano Elementary School, Rich Pond Elementary School and Jody Richards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42104?
5 public preschools are located in 42104.
What is the racial composition of students in 42104?
42104 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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