For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,870 students in Kay County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kay County, OK are Kildare Public School, Peckham Public School and Ponca City West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kay County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Kay County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kay County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kay County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kay County, OK include Kildare Public School, Peckham Public School and Ponca City West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kay County?
7 public middle schools are located in Kay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kay County?
Kay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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