Schools in Owensboro, Kentucky (2025)
24 schools · 14,767 students · 24 public · median Enrollment 480.
Owensboro, in Kentucky, has 24 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 14,767 students. By level there are 15 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, 1 other; by sector 24 public.
The median Enrollment across Owensboro's schools is 480, above the Kentucky median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
23 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Sutton Elementary School (69.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Highland Elementary School (66.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Daviess County Middle School (63.5, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Owensboro High School (1,342 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students).
Ranked schools in Owensboro
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 169Sutton Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 535 students
- 266Highland Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 364Daviess County Middle SchoolOwensboro · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 870 students
- 463Country Heights Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 562West Louisville Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 319 students
- 661College View Middle SchoolOwensboro · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 821 students
- 760Tamarack Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 564 students
- 860Audubon Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 960Newton Parrish Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 545 students
- 1059Deer Park Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 1155F T Burns Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 1254Owensboro Middle SchoolOwensboro · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 790 students
- 1350Sorgho Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 341 students
- 1449East View Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 1547F T Burns Middle SchoolOwensboro · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 757 students
- 1647Owensboro Innovation Middle SchoolOwensboro · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 311 students
- 1747Daviess County High SchoolOwensboro · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,750 students
- 1846Foust Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 1943Apollo High SchoolOwensboro · Public High40% Math proficiency · 1,265 students
- 2040Meadow Lands Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 479 students
- 2137Owensboro High SchoolOwensboro · Public High33% Math proficiency · 1,342 students
- 2229Estes Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 2326Cravens Elementary SchoolOwensboro · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 396 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutton Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.2 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 535 |
| 2 | Highland Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 3 | Daviess County Middle School Owensboro · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.5 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 870 |
| 4 | Country Heights Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 5 | West Louisville Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 6 | College View Middle School Owensboro · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 821 |
| 7 | Tamarack Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.4 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 8 | Audubon Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.0 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 9 | Newton Parrish Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 545 |
| 10 | Deer Park Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 11 | F T Burns Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 12 | Owensboro Middle School Owensboro · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 790 |
| 13 | Sorgho Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.4 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 14 | East View Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.7 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 15 | F T Burns Middle School Owensboro · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 757 |
| 16 | Owensboro Innovation Middle School Owensboro · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.1 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 311 |
| 17 | Daviess County High School Owensboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 47.0 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,750 |
| 18 | Foust Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46.3 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 19 | Apollo High School Owensboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,265 |
| 20 | Meadow Lands Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.2 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 479 |
| 21 | Owensboro High School Owensboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 1,342 |
| 22 | Estes Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 23 | Cravens Elementary School Owensboro · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 396 |
Other schools in Owensboro
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Owensboro side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Owensboro?
Sutton Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Owensboro with a Success Index (US) of 69.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Owensboro?
Owensboro has 24 schools (15 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, 1 other) educating 14,767 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Owensboro?
The median Enrollment across schools in Owensboro is 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.