Top 10 Best Kay County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 7,738 students in Kay County, OK (there are 2 private schools, 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 95%).
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 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 27% 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 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Kay County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccord Public School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
977 South Mccord Road
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 765-8806
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2005 East Woodland Road
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 767-8025
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2105 West Ferguson Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-0118
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
E. M. Trout Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2109 East Prospect
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 767-8070
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Kildare Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1265 Church Street
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 362-2811
Grades: PK-8
| 110 students
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2617 North Union
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
Ponca City High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
927 North Fifth
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,456 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
815 East Highland Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #99.
Newkirk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2279
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1010.
Tonkawa High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 East North Avenue
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #1111.
Peckham Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7175 West School Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2633
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #1212.
Tonkawa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 North Public
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2592
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1313.
Blackwell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
303 East Coolidge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3553
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1414.
Newkirk High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
625 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-6241
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 West Liberty
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1616.
Ponca City West Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Grades: 6-7
| 628 students
Rank: #1717.
Tonkawa Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East North Avenue
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #1818.
Blackwell Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1041 South First Street
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1919.
Ponca City East Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
612 East Grand
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Grades: 8
| 386 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Newkirk Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
711 South Academy
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2516
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #2222.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South 8th Street
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
1615 N 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Grades: PK
| 228 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kay County, OK

Kay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
601 S 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
304 Vinnedge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
904 Washunga
Kaw City, OK 74641
(580) 269-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 36 students
400 Kimmell
Braman, OK 74632
(580) 362-2388
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
502 E. College
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Grades: PK-1
| 340 students
723 W. College
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3197
Grades: 2-3
| 255 students

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 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kay County?
Kay County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Kay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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