Oakland Park, FL is a city located in Broward County, just northwest of Fort Lauderdale. The city is known for its diverse residential neighborhoods, as well as its excellent schools. According to BestPlaces.com, Oakland Park's school district has an overall grade of A+, making it one of the highest rated school districts in the state. In addition to high quality primary and secondary education opportunities, Oakland Park also offers several post-secondary educational options through local colleges and universities. Despite its small population of around 39 thousand people, Oakland Park is home to a thriving academic environment thanks to its many public and private educational institutions. With access to some of the best schools in the state, Oakland Park residents are sure to receive a quality education no matter what age group they belong to.
Oakland Park schools spend $9,109 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 17 pupils per teacher, 723 students per librarian, and 499 children per counselor.