For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,209 students in Oakdale, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakdale, CA are Valley Oak Online Learning Academy, Knights Ferry Elementary School and Valley Home Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oakdale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Knights Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12726 Dent St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Home Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13231 Pioneer Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 East D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Maag Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Grades: 7-8
| 800 students
Oakdale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Valley Home Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13231 Pioneer Ave
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oakdale, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakdale, CA include Valley Oak Online Learning Academy, Knights Ferry Elementary School and Valley Home Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oakdale?
5 public middle schools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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