Best Oakdale Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,070 students in Oakdale, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakdale, PA are Donaldson Elementary School, Mckee Elementary School and Parkway West Career And Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Oakdale, PA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 Oakdale Rd
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 693-8451
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Parkway West Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 923-1772
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakdale, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakdale, PA include Donaldson Elementary School, Mckee Elementary School and Parkway West Career And Technology Center.
How many public schools are located in Oakdale?
3 public schools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Oakdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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