For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 524 students in Oakland City, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Oakland City, IN are Wood Memorial Primary School, Waldo J Wood Memorial High School and Wood Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland City, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Oakland City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Oakland City, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood Memorial Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
945 S Franklin St-suite B
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
943 Franklin St
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Wood Memorial Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 S Franklin St - #a
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Oakland City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gibson-pike-warrick School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
114 North Grove
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakland City, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Oakland City, IN include Wood Memorial Primary School, Waldo J Wood Memorial High School and Wood Memorial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oakland City?
3 public schools are located in Oakland City.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland City?
Oakland City public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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