For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,709 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 52% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 E Tallman St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Gr: K-2 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Redkey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Box 6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 E 500 N
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
East Jay Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Gr: 3-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
West Jay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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?
5 public elementary schools are located in Jay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay County?
Jay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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