For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 228 students in Oakes, ND.
The top-ranked public high school in Oakes, ND is Oakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakes, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Oakes have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Oakes, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakes High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oakes, ND (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakes High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Oakes, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southeast Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
924 S 7th St
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oakes, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oakes, ND include Oakes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oakes?
1 public high schools are located in Oakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakes?
Oakes public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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