For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 911 students in Oakland, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, ME are Williams Elementary School and Messalonskee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Pleasant Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2965
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2965
Gr: 3-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Messalonskee Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 School Bus Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
19 Heath Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-3411
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-3411
Gr: PK-2 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, ME include Williams Elementary School and Messalonskee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakland?
3 public elementary schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oakland include: Williams Elementary School vs. Ralph M Atwood Primary School, Ralph M Atwood Primary School vs. Williams Elementary School
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