For the 2025 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 48% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-2
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Redkey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 E 500 N
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
East Jay Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Grades: 3-6
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
West Jay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Jay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
390 W Pleasant St
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-7648
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?
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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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