Private schools in Kay County, OK
3 schools. About 265 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s PCTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Central Baptist Academy ✓ | PreK-11 | 66 |
| First Lutheran School ✓ | PreK-8 | 118 |
| St. Mary's Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 81 |
Kay County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Ponca City
- Among Oklahoma counties
- 14th most private schools of 40; 1% of the state’s 267
- Typical school
- 81 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Central Baptist Academy, 66 students; First Lutheran School, 118 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.1 typical, 7.9 to 9.1 across 3 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 2, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- State program
- Refundable tax credit, a maximum of $5,000 to $7,500 per student, set by household income
How PCTC works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit schools, list dated September 3, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, official page, read October 2, 2026.
Cities in and around Kay County
Neighboring counties
- Pawnee County (1)
- Payne County (4)
- Osage County (3)
- Garfield County (5)
- Washington County (4)
- Logan County (3)
- Creek County (6)
- Tulsa County (65)
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March 15, 2027 to June 15, 2027 Oklahoma PCTC: 2027-28 application window (first 60 days get priority review).
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