Oakland Elementary

Oakland Elementary serves 483 students in grades Pre-K through 5th in Suffolk, Virginia, offering a solid educational foundation with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1 and 29 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 79th percentile among Virginia elementary schools at #384 out of 1,856 schools statewide. Students at Oakland Elementary consistently perform well on state assessments, with 80% achieving proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and an impressive 81% meeting proficiency standards in Mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and effective instruction across core subject areas. The school draws families from the surrounding 23434 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $73,843 and median home values reach $277,500. This stable community has a poverty rate of 10.9% and about a quarter of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating a supportive environment for education.

Oakland Elementary is situated in a rural setting near town, providing students with a peaceful learning environment that combines small-town accessibility with the benefits of a more spacious, natural setting away from urban congestion.

Located in a rural area, Oakland Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.