Total enrollment
1,976
-183 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Oakland
Maryland · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Oakland runs across 6 schools, enrolling approximately 2,424 students, averaging 404 per school.
4-year change in Oakland
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,254
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,424
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Ford Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 601 |
| Crellin Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 152 |
| Southern Garrett High School | High | 07-12 | 870 |
| Southern Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 448 |
| Swan Meadow School | Elementary | KG-08 | 54 |
| Yough Glades Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 299 |
About Oakland
Oakland, Maryland is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,424 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Oakland is around 404 students, 37% lower than the Maryland average of about 643.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Oakland has fell 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,159 students to 1,976. Over that span, Oakland shed 1 school, going from 6 to 5.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Oakland discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.