For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,218 students in Oxford, AL (there are , serving 263 private students). 92% 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 30%), 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oxford, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Caffey Dr
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Gr: PK-4 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Ce Hanna School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Watson Rd
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Gr: 5-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 Highway 78 W
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Oxford High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Area Vocational School
Vocational School
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Gr: 9-12
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?
92% 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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