For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 413 students in Oakland, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Oakland, KY is Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakland, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2494 Church St.
Oakland, KY 42159
(270) 563-4719
Oakland, KY 42159
(270) 563-4719
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakland, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland, KY include Oakland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oakland?
1 public schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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