Oxford Area School District

125 Bell Tower Lane
Oxford, PA 19363-1770
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Oxford Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,129 students in Oxford Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Oxford Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,129 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oxford Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#335 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
38%
55%
55%
50%
57%
95%
87%
(2022-23)
17.7%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
39%
16%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
54%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,048 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,692
$23,724
Spending / Student
$22,048
$23,146

Best Oxford Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
602 Garfield Street
Oxford, PA 19363
(484) 365-6150
Gr: 5-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Nottingham School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
736 Garfield St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6632
Gr: 3-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Penn's Grove School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 South Fifth St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6615
Gr: 7-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Oxford Area High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Waterway Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Elk Ridge School
200 Wickersham Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6670
Gr: 1-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Bank School
536 Hodgson St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6625
Gr: K | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oxford Area School District?
Oxford Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,129 students.
What is the rank of Oxford Area School District?
Oxford Area School District is ranked #338 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford Area School District?
54% of Oxford Area School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oxford Area School District?
Oxford Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Oxford Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,048 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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