Serving 846 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County's student population of 846 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County's ranking?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is ranked #378 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
846 students attend Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County offer ?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County part of?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is part of Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County School District.
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