For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 524 students in Oakland City, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland City, IN are Waldo J Wood Memorial High School, Wood Memorial Primary School and Wood Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland City, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Oakland City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Oakland City, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
943 Franklin St
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Wood Memorial Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 S Franklin St-suite B
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wood Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 S Franklin St - #a
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Oakland City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gibson-pike-warrick School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
114 North Grove
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakland City, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland City, IN include Waldo J Wood Memorial High School, Wood Memorial Primary School and Wood Memorial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oakland City?
3 public schools are located in Oakland City.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland City?
Oakland City public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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