For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,319 students in 42141, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42141, KY are North Jackson Elementary School, Bavel and Temple Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42141 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42141, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42141, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 North Jackson Highway
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Bavel
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Hilltopper Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Grades: 1-12
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8788 Tompkinsville Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
South Green Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Red Cross Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Parkview Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 697 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #77.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Hiseville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Cardinal Blvd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #99.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: #1010.
College Street Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 E College Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1111.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
42141, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
317 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
629 West cherry street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Glasgow Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 Columbia Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
692 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Happy Valley Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42141, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42141, KY include North Jackson Elementary School, Bavel and Temple Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42141?
11 public elementary schools are located in 42141.
What is the racial composition of students in 42141?
42141 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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