For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 405 students in Oakland, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Oakland, NE are Oakland Craig Elementary School and Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakland, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 N Brewster Ave
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Oakland, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakland, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Oakland, NE include Oakland Craig Elementary School and Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Oakland?
2 public schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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