Best High Schools in Oakland, ME

Oakland, ME has 3 high schools with 1,821 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Oakland score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 75% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Oakland greatly exceed expectations.

1. Messalonskee High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students

2. Waterville Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students

3. Lawrence High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students

Best Middle Schools in Oakland, ME

Oakland, ME has 3 middle schools with 1,090 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Oakland score 83% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 79% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Oakland exceed expectations.

1. Messalonskee Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

2. Lawrence Jr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 300 Students

3. Waterville Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Oakland, ME

Oakland, ME has 5 elementary schools with 1,807 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Oakland score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 76% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Oakland exceed expectations.

1. Williams Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 227 Students

2. Benton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 545 Students

3. Belgrade Central School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students

4. George J Mitchell School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 572 Students

5. Ralph M Atwood Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 224 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Oakland, ME

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Oakland, ME has a total population of 6,077 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Oakland, ME

4,718

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oakland, ME.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland, ME.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oakland, ME.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,068 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Oakland, ME Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Oakland, ME

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

North Belgrade, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 88%
  • Projected Test Scores: 84%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waterville, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fairfield Center, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 86%
  • Projected Test Scores: 73%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Smithfield, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 84%
  • Projected Test Scores: 77%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Weeks Mills, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 78%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fairfield, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Winslow, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 77%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Vassalboro, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 88%
  • Projected Test Scores: 81%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Belgrade, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 89%
  • Projected Test Scores: 79%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Belgrade Lakes, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 88%
  • Projected Test Scores: 82%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations