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4 schools in Oakland

Maine · Public K-12

Oakland, Maine hosts 4 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,606 students, broken out as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Oakland

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,606
-109 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Messalonskee High SchoolHigh09-12695
Messalonskee Middle SchoolMiddle06-08495
Ralph M Atwood Primary SchoolElementaryPK-02194
Williams Elementary SchoolElementary03-05222

About Oakland

Oakland, Maine is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,606 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 402, above the state mean of about 293.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Oakland has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,715 students to 1,606.

On allk12, the community for Oakland discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Oakland, Maine?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Oakland, with a combined enrollment of about 1,606.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Oakland?
Oakland has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Oakland?
Messalonskee High School is the largest public school in Oakland by enrollment, with approximately 695 students.
What school districts serve Oakland?
Oakland public schools are operated by RSU 18.
What grade levels do public schools in Oakland cover?
Public schools in Oakland serve students from pre-K through grade 12.