For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 422 students in Oxford, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Oxford, ME are Otisfield Community School and Oxford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxford, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Oxford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oxford, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otisfield Community School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Powhattan Road
Oxford, ME 04270
(207) 627-4208
Oxford, ME 04270
(207) 627-4208
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79 Pleasant Street
Oxford, ME 04270
(207) 539-4456
Oxford, ME 04270
(207) 539-4456
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Oxford, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5 Madison Avenue
Oxford, ME 04270
(207) 744-0315
Oxford, ME 04270
(207) 744-0315
Gr: 4-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oxford, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Oxford, ME include Otisfield Community School and Oxford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oxford?
2 public schools are located in Oxford.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford?
Oxford public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oxford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oxford include: Otisfield Community School vs. Oxford Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School vs. Otisfield Community School
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