Kentucky›Daviess County›Owensboro
Best Schools in Owensboro, Kentucky
Compare 31 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
31
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
15,152
Total Students
Across Owensboro
15.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
31 schools found
Newton Parrish Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
510 Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
5.9
Rating
Students
545
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
63%
Daviess County Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3901 Fairview Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303
5.4
Rating
Students
870
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
51%
Tamarack Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1733 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
5.3
Rating
Students
564
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
46%
Highland Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2909 Kentucky 54, Owensboro, KY 42303
5.1
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
49%
Valley Elementary School
publicmiddleK-8
1000 Industrial Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301
5
Rating
Students
19
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Emerson Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
1335 W 11Th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
5
Rating
Students
104
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Country Heights Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4961 Kentucky 54, Owensboro, KY 42303
5
Rating
Students
462
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
49%
Sutton Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2060 Lewis Ln, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.8
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
44%
West Louisville Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8400 Hwy 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.7
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
57%
Daviess County High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4255 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
4.7
Rating
Students
1,750
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Deer Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4959 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
4.7
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
45%
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2631 S Griffith Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.5
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
39%
F T Burns Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4514 Goetz Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.3
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
41%
Audubon Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
300 Worthington Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.2
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Sorgho Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5390 Ky Hwy 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.2
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Apollo High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2280 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.2
Rating
Students
1,265
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
38%
F T Burns Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4610 Goetz Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.1
Rating
Students
757
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
38%
Foust Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
601 Foust Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301
4.1
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
41%
East View Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6104 Ky Hwy 405, Owensboro, KY 42303
3.7
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
38%
College View Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5061 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
3.7
Rating
Students
821
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
36%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Owensboro
Owensboro, Kentucky is home to 31 schools serving over 15,152 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math45%
ELA48%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)7
Moderate (15-20:1)13
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,750 students at Daviess County High School
- Best ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Owensboro, Kentucky?
There are 31 schools in Owensboro, serving 15,152 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Owensboro?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Owensboro include schools with ratings of 5.9 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Owensboro?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Owensboro is 15.8:1.