For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,073 students in 38655, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38655, MS are Della Davidson Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Oxford Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38655 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38655, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 38655, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Della Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Commonwealth Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Gr: 2-3 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Gr: 4-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Driv
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Gr: 6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Commodore Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3761
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3761
Gr: 3-6 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Bramlett Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Gr: K-1 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
71 F.d. Buddy East Parkway
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627
Gr: PK-2 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
38655, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Gr: 5-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
401 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38655, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38655, MS include Della Davidson Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Oxford Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38655?
6 public elementary schools are located in 38655.
What is the racial composition of students in 38655?
38655 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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