For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,493 students in 42276, KY (there are , serving 43 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 42276, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 42276, KY are Logan County High School, Chandlers Elementary School and Russellville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42276 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42276, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42276, KY Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Logan County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Chandlers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Morgantown Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Russellville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W. 9th Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
R E Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Logan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
2400 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432
Gr: 8-12
42276, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cougar Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Gr: K-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
1000 North Main Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Russellville Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1101 West 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Gr: 7-12
Virtual Learning Academy @russellville (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 S. Summer Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 325:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42276, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42276, KY include Logan County High School, Chandlers Elementary School and Russellville High School.
How many public schools are located in 42276?
7 public schools are located in 42276.
What percentage of students in 42276 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 42276 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42276?
42276 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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