For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,968 students in Oakdale, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 188 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Oakdale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Oakdale, CA are Fair Oaks Elementary School, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy and Sierra View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakdale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 North Lee Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0391
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0391
Grades: K-6
| 817 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1323 East J St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
739 West G St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3007
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3007
Grades: 9-12
| 1,607 students
Rank: #55.
Knights Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12726 Dent St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #66.
Cloverland Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East Johnson St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-4276
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-4276
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #77.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
739 Magnolia St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3056
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3056
Grades: K-6
| 619 students
Rank: #88.
Valley Home Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13231 Pioneer Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #99.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 East D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakdale Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Maag Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Grades: 7-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1111.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Mesa Dr.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 869-7320
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 869-7320
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1212.
East Stanislaus High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-1735
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-1735
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Oakdale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Valley Home Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13231 Pioneer Ave
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakdale, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Oakdale, CA include Fair Oaks Elementary School, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy and Sierra View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oakdale?
12 public schools are located in Oakdale.
What percentage of students in Oakdale go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Oakdale are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oakdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oakdale include: Knights Ferry Elementary School vs. Fair Oaks Elementary School, Knights Ferry Elementary School vs. Sierra View Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School vs. Cloverland Elementary School
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