For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,559 students in Jay, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Jay, OK are Jay Elementary School, Jay Middle School and Jay Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Jay have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jay, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 North Main
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4413
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4413
Gr: PK-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Jay Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-8510
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-8510
Gr: 7-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Jay Upper Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-3535
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-3535
Gr: 4-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Jay High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
386 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4466
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4466
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jay, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Jay, OK include Jay Elementary School, Jay Middle School and Jay Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jay?
4 public schools are located in Jay.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay?
Jay public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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