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Best Schools in Oakland, NJ
Oakland, NJ has 15 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,752 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Oakland greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oakland, NJ
The top high schools in Oakland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students
2. Mahwah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahwah Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oakland, NJ
The top middle schools in Oakland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Ramapo Ridge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahwah Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oakland, NJ
The top elementary schools in Oakland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manito Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 256 Students
2. Lenape Meadows
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahwah Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 343 Students
3. Dogwood Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
4. Joyce Kilmer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahwah Township Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 375 Students
5. Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
6. Apple Montessori School Of Oakland
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apple Montessori School Of Oakland • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 80 Students
7. Gerrard Berman Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gerrard Berman Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oakland, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oakland, NJ has a total population of 12,748 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oakland, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oakland, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oakland, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Oakland, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oakland, NJ
How many schools are in Oakland, NJ?
Oakland, NJ has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,752 students in total.
How do schools in Oakland perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Oakland score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Oakland greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oakland?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Oakland
5 of 5 schools in Oakland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Oakland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (6)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.