For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,320 students in Oakland, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, NJ are Manito Elementary School, Heights Elementary School and Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakland, NJ (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
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, NJ include Manito Elementary School, Heights Elementary School and Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakland?
4 public elementary schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oakland include: Manito Elementary School vs. Heights Elementary School, Heights Elementary School vs. Manito Elementary School, Dogwood Hill Elementary School vs. Manito Elementary School
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