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 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 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 56% (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 Public School
(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 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Peckham Public School
(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 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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