For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in Oakland, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland, OR are Lincoln Middle School, Oakland High School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakland, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 Old Town Lp
Oakland, OR 97462
(541) 459-3407
Oakland, OR 97462
(541) 459-3407
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Oakland High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 Ne Spruce St
Oakland, OR 97462
(541) 459-2597
Oakland, OR 97462
(541) 459-2597
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
499 Ne Spruce St
Oakland, OR 97462
(541) 459-2271
Oakland, OR 97462
(541) 459-2271
Gr: K-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakland, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland, OR include Lincoln Middle School, Oakland High School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oakland?
3 public schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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