For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,600 students in 06478, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in 06478, CT are Great Oak Elementary School, Oxford High School and Oxford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06478 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06478, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06478, CT Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Oak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Great Oak Road
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-6492
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-6492
Gr: 3-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Oxford High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
30 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
Gr: PK-2 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
06478, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06478, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06478, CT include Great Oak Elementary School, Oxford High School and Oxford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 06478?
4 public schools are located in 06478.
What is the racial composition of students in 06478?
06478 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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