For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,009 students in Kay County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kay County, OK are Mccord Public School, Blackwell Elementary School and Kildare Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kay County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Kay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccord Public School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
977 South Mccord Road
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 765-8806
Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 765-8806
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 West Ferguson Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-0118
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-0118
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Newkirk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2279
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2279
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Tonkawa Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 North Public
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2592
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2592
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
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: n/an/a
1615 N 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Gr: PK | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kay County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kay County, OK include Mccord Public School, Blackwell Elementary School and Kildare Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Kay County?
7 public preschools are located in Kay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kay County?
Kay County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kay County include: Blackwell Elementary School vs. Peckham Public School, Peckham Public School vs. Blackwell Elementary School, Newkirk Elementary School vs. Peckham Public School
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.