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2 schools in Oakland

Tennessee · Public K-12

Public-school families in Oakland pick from 2 schools serving the city's roughly 961 K-12 students (1 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Oakland

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
961
-126 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,979
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
961
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Oakland ElementaryElementaryPK-05621
West Junior High SchoolMiddle06-08340

About Oakland

Oakland, Tennessee is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 961 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-school enrollment runs near 481, meaningfully below the state mean of about 537.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 12%: 1,087 students in SY 2020-21 versus 961 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Oakland discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Oakland, Tennessee?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Oakland, with a combined enrollment of about 961.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Oakland?
Oakland has 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest public school in Oakland?
Oakland Elementary is the largest public school in Oakland by enrollment, with approximately 621 students.
What school districts serve Oakland?
Oakland public schools are operated by Fayette County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Oakland cover?
Public schools in Oakland serve students from pre-K through grade 8.