For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,318 students in Oxford, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 263 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Oxford, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Oxford, AL are Oxford Elementary School, Ce Hanna School and Oxford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxford, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Oxford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oxford, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Caffey Dr
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Grades: PK-4
| 794 students
Rank: #22.
Ce Hanna School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Watson Rd
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Grades: 5-6
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Oxford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Highway 78 W
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Grades: 7-8
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Oxford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Area Vocational School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oxford, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Oxford, AL include Oxford Elementary School, Ce Hanna School and Oxford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oxford?
5 public schools are located in Oxford.
What percentage of students in Oxford go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Oxford are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford?
Oxford public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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