Best Schools in Oxon Hill, Maryland
11 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Oxon Hill?
Use this page to compare every school in Oxon Hill by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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St Columba Catholic School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Valley View Elementary
Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Oxon Hill Elementary
Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Oxon Hill for 2026 are St Columba Catholic School (7.3/10), Valley View Elementary (7.1/10), and Oxon Hill Elementary (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 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
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$351,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$351,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.0/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oxon Hill schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Oxon Hill
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Columba Catholic School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley View Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Oxon Hill Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | John Hanson Montessori | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Oxon Hill High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Forest Heights Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Barnaby Manor Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Potomac High | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Flintstone Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Glassmanor Elementary | 4.5 / 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
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $80,649
- Median home value
- $351,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 44%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Oxon Hill compares
Maryland rank
#96 of 141
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Maryland avg (6.3)
Median household income
$81k
73% of Maryland median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Oxon Hill, Maryland
Oxon Hill, Maryland offers parents 9 ranked public schools, all operating within Prince George's County Public Schools. The city averages 6.4 out of 10 across those schools — a baseline that reflects a mixed performance landscape, with real bright spots for families who know where to look.
The elementary tier carries the city's strongest results. Four of the nine ranked schools — 44% — score 7 or higher, a meaningful cluster of above-average performance. Forest Heights Elementary leads the city at 8.2, the highest score among Oxon Hill schools and a clear outlier worth prioritizing. John Hanson Montessori follows at 7.8, giving parents who want a structured alternative-education approach a high-performing option. Valley View Elementary (7.7) and Barnaby Manor Elementary (7.4) round out the top tier — a tight, competitive group that sits well above the city average.
Below those four, performance steps down noticeably. Oxon Hill Elementary checks in at 6.4, matching the city average exactly and signaling a more typical district outcome. The remaining ranked schools fall within or below that range, so school selection carries more weight here than in cities where performance is uniformly strong across the board.
Practical takeaway for parents: Oxon Hill's public school landscape rewards research. The top-four elementary cluster — all scoring 7.4 or above — gives families with young children genuine high-quality options close to home. Forest Heights Elementary at 8.2 stands out as the city's strongest performer by a full 0.4 points over the next school. If elementary choice is your priority and you have flexibility on neighborhood, the high-scoring cluster is where to focus your search. For middle and high school years, parents should weigh options across the broader Prince George's County system, since the ranked schools within Oxon Hill itself skew heavily elementary. Zoning boundaries in this part of the county can shift your assignment meaningfully — confirming your specific address against PGCPS enrollment maps is a necessary first step before committing to any neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 352 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 2 | 224 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 482 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 214 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 5 | 436 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 6 | 380 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 7 | 276 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.5 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Columba Catholic School
Private
142 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.3 | ||
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,581 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 1,183 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in Oxon Hill
Oxon Hill, Maryland · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$80,649
Median Home Value
$351,500
Median Rent
$1,564/mo
Population
29,518
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
44%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Community Profile
Oxon Hill has a median household income of $80,649. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $351,500, with a median rent of $1,564/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.4%. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Maryland
- Elementary
- 8
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Oxon Hill, Maryland
How many schools are in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
Oxon Hill has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Oxon Hill is 5.9 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 Oxon Hill, Maryland?
The top-ranked school in Oxon Hill on MySchoolScout is St Columba Catholic School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
The top-ranked elementary school in Oxon Hill on MySchoolScout is St Columba Catholic School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
The top-ranked high school in Oxon Hill on MySchoolScout is Oxon Hill High with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Oxon Hill, Maryland?
Oxon Hill is served by 1 school district: Prince George's County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
According to Census data, 26% of adults in Oxon Hill have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
The median household income in Oxon Hill is approximately $80,649 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
Yes, Oxon Hill has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Columba Catholic School with a score of 7.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Oxon Hill is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Oxon Hill, Maryland?
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, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.