| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Public Schools | Blackwell | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,121 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ponca City Public Schools | Ponca City | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 4,612 | 11 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Shidler Public Schools | Kaw City | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 209 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | Tonkawa | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 854 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Newkirk Public Schools | Braman | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 743 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Kay County compares
Together they enroll 7,539 students across 23 schools. The largest is Ponca City Public Schools with 4,612 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Oklahoma average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Kay County, Oklahoma
Kay County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kay County is Blackwell Public Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Oklahoma. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kay County, OK?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Kay County, OK. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kay County, OK?
Of the districts serving Kay County, Blackwell Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 60th percentile among Oklahoma school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Oklahoma reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Oklahoma and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Oklahoma only, never across state lines.