Top 5 Best Jay County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,686 students in Jay County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jay County, IN are East Elementary School, Redkey Elementary School and Bloomfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Jay County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 E Tallman St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Grades: K-2
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Redkey Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Box 6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 E 500 N
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
West Jay Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
East Jay Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8868
Grades: 3-6
| 524 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jay County, IN

Jay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
390 W Pleasant St
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-7648
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jay County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jay County, IN include East Elementary School, Redkey Elementary School and Bloomfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jay County, IN?
5 public elementary schools are located in Jay County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay County, IN?
Jay County, IN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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