Best Public Schools in Oakes, ND (2025-26)

Best Oakes Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 480 students in Oakes, ND.

The top ranked public schools in Oakes, ND are Oakes Elementary School and Oakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Oakes, ND public schools have an score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Oakes have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oakes, ND (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Oakes Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Top 20%

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804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234

Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Oakes High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234

Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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Oakes, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Southeast Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2007)

Vocational School

924 S 7th St
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Oakes, ND?

The top ranked public schools in Oakes, ND include Oakes Elementary School and Oakes High School.

How many public schools are located in Oakes?

2 public schools are located in Oakes.

What is the racial composition of students in Oakes?

Oakes public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).