For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 432 students in Oakley, KS (there are , serving 68 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Oakley, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Oakley, KS are Oakley Elementary School, Oakley Sr High School and Oakley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakley, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Oakley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakley, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 W 6th
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3842
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3842
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Oakley Sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
118 West 7th
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3241
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Oakley Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Center
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3820
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3820
Grades: 5-8
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakley, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Oakley, KS include Oakley Elementary School, Oakley Sr High School and Oakley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oakley?
3 public schools are located in Oakley.
What percentage of students in Oakley go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Oakley are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oakley?
Oakley public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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