For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 534 students in Oakland, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, IA are Riverside Middle/senior High School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakland, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle/senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18997 Hwy 59
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Grades: 6-12
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Glass St
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 482-6296
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 482-6296
Grades: PK-2
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, IA include Riverside Middle/senior High School and Oakland Elementary 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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