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Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

315 Ramapo Valley Road
Oakland, NJ 07436
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,320 students in Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
1,320 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#127 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
38%
71%
49%
30%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
12%
34%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
78%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,408 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,551 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,408
$26,937
Spending / Student
$28,551
$25,834

Best Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manito Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
111 Manito Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Oak St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
114 Seminole Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Dogwood Dr
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5822
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,320 students.
What is the rank of Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #131 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
78% of Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Oakland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,551 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,320 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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