For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 961 students in Oakland, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, TN are Oakland Elementary School and West Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakland, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14925 Hwy 194 North
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
West Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, TN include Oakland Elementary School and West Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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