For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,828 students in Kay County, OK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kay County, OK are Kildare 91果冻传媒, Peckham 91果冻传媒 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 16% (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 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kildare 91果冻传媒
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 Church Street
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 362-2811
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 362-2811
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Peckham 91果冻传媒
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7175 West School Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2633
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2633
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Ponca City West Middle 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
Gr: 6-7 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Tonkawa Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Blackwell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1041 South First Street
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-2100
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Newkirk Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Ponca City East Middle 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
Gr: 8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Kay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 S 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
304 Vinnedge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
904 Washunga
Kaw City, OK 74641
(580) 269-2911
Kaw City, OK 74641
(580) 269-2911
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
400 Kimmell
Braman, OK 74632
(580) 362-2388
Braman, OK 74632
(580) 362-2388
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
502 E. College
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Gr: PK-1 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
723 W. College
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3197
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3197
Gr: 2-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 91果冻传媒, Peckham 91果冻传媒 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 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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