For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 247 students in Oakes, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Oakes, ND is Oakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakes, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakes, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Oakes, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southeast Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
924 S 7th St
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakes, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakes, ND include Oakes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakes?
1 public elementary schools are located in Oakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakes?
Oakes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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