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Best Schools in Oxford, Massachusetts

4 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.3/10
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Choosing a school in Oxford?

Use this page to compare every school in Oxford by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Clara Barton

5.9/10

Elementary · Oxford. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Oxford High

5.9/10

High · Oxford. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Oxford Middle

4.3/10

Middle · Oxford. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Oxford for 2026 are Clara Barton (5.9/10), Oxford High (5.9/10), and Oxford Middle (4.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

in this city

Avg Score

5.3

out of 10

Median Home

$346,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Oxford

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Clara Barton 5.9 / 10
2 Oxford High 5.9 / 10
3 Oxford Middle 4.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.3/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$118,389

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$346,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
27%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
31 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
84%

Of occupied housing units

How Oxford compares

Massachusetts rank

#195 of 238

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Massachusetts avg (6.3)

Median household income

$118k

104% of Massachusetts median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Oxford, Massachusetts

Oxford, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.3 out of 10, schools in Oxford show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Oxford is Clara Barton with a composite score of 5.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Oxford is served by 1 school district: Oxford. These districts collectively serve 1,493 students.

Oxford's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $118,389. The poverty rate in the area is 4.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 01540 (4)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 321 students · 3rd–5th 5.9
2 324 students · Kindergarten–2nd 5.2

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 385 students · 6th–8th 4.3

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 463 students · 9th–12th 5.9

Schools in Oxford

Oxford, Massachusetts · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$118,389

Median Home Value

$346,000

Median Rent

$1,135/mo

Population

11,521

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

84%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Community Profile

Oxford has a median household income of $118,389. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $346,000, with a median rent of $1,135/month. The local poverty rate of 4.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Oxford, Massachusetts

How many schools are in Oxford, Massachusetts?

Oxford has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Oxford is 5.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in Oxford on MySchoolScout is Clara Barton with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in Oxford on MySchoolScout is Clara Barton with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked middle school in Oxford on MySchoolScout is Oxford Middle with a composite score of 4.3/10.

What is the best high school in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked high school in Oxford on MySchoolScout is Oxford High with a composite score of 5.9/10.

How many school districts serve Oxford, Massachusetts?

Oxford is served by 1 school district: Oxford.

What is the education level in Oxford, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in Oxford have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Oxford is approximately $118,389 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Oxford is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Oxford, Massachusetts?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.