Best Schools in Oxford, Michigan
11 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
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.
Kingsbury Country Day School
Elementary · Kingsbury Country Day School. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Oxford High School
High · Oxford Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Oxford Bridges High School
High · Oxford Community Schools. 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 Kingsbury Country Day School (7.8/10), Oxford High School (7.6/10), and Oxford Bridges High School (7.1/10), 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
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$372,950
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$372,950
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.8/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Oxford schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Oxford
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 | Kingsbury Country Day School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oxford High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Oxford Bridges High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Oxford Crossroads Day School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Clear Lake Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Oxford Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Oxford Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Lakeville Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Oxford Virtual Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Upland Hills School | 5.4 / 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
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $115,200
- Median home value
- $372,950
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 93%
36% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Oxford compares
Michigan rank
#117 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$115k
157% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Oxford, Michigan
Oxford, Michigan offers parents a compact but well-performing public school landscape. The city has 10 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 — a solid baseline, but the bigger signal is in the distribution. Five of those 10 schools, exactly half, score 7.0 or higher, which means high-performing options are the norm here, not the exception.
Lakeville Elementary School leads Oxford at 7.7 out of 10, the city's top score. Oxford High School follows closely at 7.6, which matters to families thinking about the full K–12 arc — when the high school nearly matches the top elementary, students don't lose ground as they move through the system. Clear Lake Elementary (7.5), Oxford Crossroads Day School (7.4), and Daniel Axford Elementary (7.3) fill out a tight upper tier, with just 0.4 points separating the second through fifth ranked schools.
The elementary options here stand out. Three of the top five schools are elementary-level, giving families with younger children multiple high-scoring entry points without having to compare across grade levels. The spread between Lakeville Elementary's 7.7 and the city's 6.5 average is only 1.2 points — a narrow gap that reflects a district where quality is distributed across schools rather than concentrated in one or two.
Parents comparing schools within Oxford will find the decision set relatively clean. Half the schools clear the 7.0 threshold and the city's highest score sits at 7.7. Families who want a complete district path — strong elementary feeder schools flowing into a well-rated high school — will find that case easy to make here. The practical move: start with Lakeville Elementary and Oxford High School, then use the 7.3–7.5 cluster as your comparison set when weighing specific attendance zones or programs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 343 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 349 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 7.2 | ||
| 3 | 430 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 345 students · 3rd–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 5 | 404 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 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 | Upland Hills School
Private
86 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.4 | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 947 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,639 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 42 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 1,239 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.8 |
Schools in Oxford
Oxford, Michigan · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$115,200
Median Home Value
$372,950
Median Rent
$1,244/mo
Population
27,965
College Educated
45%
Homeownership
93%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Community Profile
Oxford has a median household income of $115,200. It is a well-educated community where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $372,950, with a median rent of $1,244/month. The local poverty rate of 3.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Oxford, Michigan
How many schools are in Oxford, Michigan?
Oxford has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Oxford, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Oxford is 6.7 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, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Oxford on MySchoolScout is Kingsbury Country Day School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Oxford, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Oxford on MySchoolScout is Kingsbury Country Day School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Oxford, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Oxford on MySchoolScout is Oxford Middle School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best high school in Oxford, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Oxford on MySchoolScout is Oxford High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
How many school districts serve Oxford, Michigan?
Oxford is served by 2 school districts: Kingsbury Country Day School, Oxford Community Schools.
What is the education level in Oxford, Michigan?
According to Census data, 45% of adults in Oxford have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Oxford, Michigan?
The median household income in Oxford is approximately $115,200 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Oxford, Michigan?
Yes, Oxford has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Upland Hills School with a score of 5.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oxford, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Oxford is 14.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Oxford, Michigan?
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, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.