For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 179 students in Oakland, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Oakland, NE is Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public high schools.
Oakland, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oakland, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Oakland, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oakland, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oakland, NE include Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oakland?
1 public high schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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