For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 800 students in Oakdale, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Oakdale, NY are Idle Hour Elementary School and Oakdale-bohemia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakdale, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idle Hour Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
334 Idle Hour Blvd
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2306
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2306
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale-bohemia Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Oakdale-bohemia Rd
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2268
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2268
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Oakdale, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connetquot Alternative Preschool At Premm (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1201 Montauk Hwy
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 563-9833
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 563-9833
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakdale, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Oakdale, NY include Idle Hour Elementary School and Oakdale-bohemia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oakdale?
2 public schools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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