Oakland Public School District

315 Ramapo Valley Road
Oakland, NJ 07436
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Oakland Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,300 students in Oakland Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Oakland Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,300 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
116,382 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 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#127 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
38%
71%
49%
30%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
14%
35%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
76%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,876 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,990 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,876
$27,031
Spending / Student
$28,990
$25,924

Best Oakland Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manito Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
111 Manito Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Oak St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
114 Seminole Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Dogwood Dr
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5822
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
117c Franklin Avenue
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4442
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oakland Public School District?
Oakland Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,300 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Public School District?
Oakland Public School District is ranked #131 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Public School District?
76% of Oakland Public School District students are White, 14% 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 $28,990 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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