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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Oakland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,606 students in Oakland, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland, ME are Williams Elementary School, Messalonskee High School and Messalonskee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oakland, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 Pleasant Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2965
Gr: 3-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Messalonskee High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Messalonskee Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 School Bus Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ralph M Atwood Primary School
19 Heath Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-3411
Gr: PK-2 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland, ME include Williams Elementary School, Messalonskee High School and Messalonskee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oakland?
4 public schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?

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