For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 432 students in Oakley, KS (there are , serving 68 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Oakley, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oakley, KS are Oakley Elementary School, Oakley Sr High School and Oakley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakley, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Oakley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakley, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 W 6th
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3842
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3842
Gr: PK-4 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Oakley Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
118 West 7th
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3241
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Oakley Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Center
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3820
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3820
Gr: 5-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakley, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakley, KS include Oakley Elementary School, Oakley Sr High School and Oakley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oakley?
3 public schools are located in Oakley.
What percentage of students in Oakley go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Oakley are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oakley?
Oakley public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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