For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 913 students in Oakdale, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakdale, LA are Oakdale Elementary School and Oakdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakdale, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Highway 1153
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Grades: PK-4
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 South 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Oakdale, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allen Parish Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
311 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oakdale, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakdale, LA include Oakdale Elementary School and Oakdale Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakdale?
2 public elementary schools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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