For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 800 students in Oakdale, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakdale, NY are Oakdale-bohemia Middle School and Idle Hour Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakdale, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakdale-bohemia Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Oakdale-bohemia Rd
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2268
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2268
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Idle Hour Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
334 Idle Hour Blvd
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2306
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2306
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Oakdale, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connetquot Alternative Preschool At Premm (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1201 Montauk Hwy
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 563-9833
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 563-9833
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakdale, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakdale, NY include Oakdale-bohemia Middle School and Idle Hour Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oakdale?
2 public schools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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