For the 2026 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 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), 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 Public Schools in Oakdale, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 North 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Gr: 8-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Highway 1153
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Gr: PK-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 South 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Gr: 5-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Oakdale, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allen Parish Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
311 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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