For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 7,859 students in Kay County, OK (there are , serving 327 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Kay County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Kay County, OK are Mccord Public School, Woodlands Elementary School and Blackwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kay County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Kay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Kay County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccord Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
977 South Mccord Road
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 765-8806
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 765-8806
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005 East Woodland Road
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 767-8025
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 767-8025
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Blackwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 West Ferguson Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-0118
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-0118
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
E. M. Trout Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2109 East Prospect
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 767-8070
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 767-8070
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Kildare Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1265 Church Street
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 362-2811
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 362-2811
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2617 North Union
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Ponca City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
927 North Fifth
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 East Highland Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #99.
Newkirk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2279
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2279
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #1010.
Tonkawa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East North Avenue
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1111.
Peckham Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7175 West School Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2633
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2633
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
Rank: #1212.
Tonkawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 North Public
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2592
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2592
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1313.
Blackwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 East Coolidge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3553
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3553
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #1414.
Newkirk High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-6241
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-6241
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 West Liberty
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1616.
Ponca City West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Grades: 6-7
| 686 students
Rank: #1717.
Tonkawa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East North Avenue
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #1818.
Blackwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1041 South First Street
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-2100
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #1919.
Ponca City East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 East Grand
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Grades: 8
| 353 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Newkirk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 South Academy
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2516
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2516
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #2222.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 South 8th Street
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Pre Kg Center
Magnet School
1615 N 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Grades: PK
| 256 students
Kay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 S 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
304 Vinnedge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
904 Washunga
Kaw City, OK 74641
(580) 269-2911
Kaw City, OK 74641
(580) 269-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 36 students
400 Kimmell
Braman, OK 74632
(580) 362-2388
Braman, OK 74632
(580) 362-2388
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
502 E. College
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Grades: PK-1
| 340 students
723 W. College
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3197
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3197
Grades: 2-3
| 255 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kay County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Kay County, OK include Mccord Public School, Woodlands Elementary School and Blackwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kay County?
23 public schools are located in Kay County.
What percentage of students in Kay County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Kay County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kay County?
Kay County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Kay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kay County include: Woodlands Elementary School vs. E. M. Trout Elementary School, Blackwell High School vs. Ponca City High School, Blackwell Elementary School vs. Peckham Public School
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