For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 247 students in Oakes, ND.
The top ranked public elementary school in Oakes, ND is Oakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakes, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Oakes, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Oakes, North Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oakes, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakes, ND include Oakes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakes?
1 public elementary schools are located in Oakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakes?
Oakes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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