For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in Oakland, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Oakland, IA are Riverside Community High School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakland, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Community 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
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside 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
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakland, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Oakland, IA include Riverside Community High School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oakland?
2 public schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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