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Oakland Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,320 students in Oakland Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Oakland Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,320 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oakland Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
78%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,408 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,551 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,408
$26,931
Spending / Student
$28,551
$25,828
Best Oakland Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manito Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Manito Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Seminole Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Oak St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Dogwood Dr
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5822
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5822
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakland Public School District?
Oakland Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,320 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Public School District?
Oakland Public School District is ranked #137 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Public School District?
78% of Oakland Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Public School District?
Oakland Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Oakland Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,551 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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