For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,399 students in Oakdale, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
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 elementary schools in Oakdale, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakdale, CA include Fair Oaks Elementary School, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy and Sierra View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakdale?
8 public elementary schools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oakdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oakdale include: Knights Ferry Elementary School vs. Sierra View Elementary School, Knights Ferry Elementary School vs. Fair Oaks Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School vs. Sierra View Elementary School
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