For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,235 students in Oakdale, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Oakdale, LA are Oakdale High School, Oakdale Elementary School and Oakdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Oakdale, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 North 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Highway 1153
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Grades: PK-4
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 South 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Oakdale, Louisiana 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allen Parish Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
311 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakdale, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Oakdale, LA include Oakdale High School, Oakdale Elementary School and Oakdale Middle School.
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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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