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Schools in Oxford · Oxford Academy and Central School District

Oxford’s public schools score below 69% of New York districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Oxford’s districts is 35%, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oxford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

≈could be anywhere from D to B#565of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
42%
▼ 7 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–89%
▼ 2–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$28.8K
▼ 17% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.1
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
696 students on the public path
In brief

Oxford’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 894 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oxford’s, its schools beat 37%, higher than their 31% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 86% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Oxford’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $28,765 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Oxford Academy Middle School, then Oxford Academy High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Oxford’s grade

C Test scoresC− Graduation

C: better than 31% of New York school districts, #565 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 31%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (894)Better than 37%
Towns in Chenango County (21)Better than 71%
DBA rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 340 test results and a graduating class of 54 could put Oxford anywhere from D to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 86% of Oxford’s students in the tested grades sat them (336 in math, 344 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oxford, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Oxford Academy Primary SchoolOxford Academy and Central School DistrictC−
5–8Oxford Academy Middle SchoolOxford Academy and Central School DistrictC−
9–12Oxford Academy High SchoolOxford Academy and Central School DistrictA

Oxford’s public schools are run by Oxford Academy and Central School District, which also serves McDonough, Oxford and Preston. Parts of Oxford (20% and 2% of its land) are served by Bainbridge-Guilford Central and Norwich City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Oxford Academy and Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 696 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 10.1 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$28,765NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 48.9% · 344 students tested
Math35%
State average 46.5% · 336 students tested

Oxford vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Oxford’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
OxfordCOxford Academy and Central
GuilfordCBainbridge-Guilford Central PK–12 · Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central PK–12
CoventryCAfton Central PK–12 · Harpursville Central PK–12 · Greene Central PK–12
Preston—Oxford Academy and Central PK–12 · Norwich City PK–12
SmithvilleC+Greene Central
GreeneC+Greene Central
NorwichDNorwich City PK–12 · Unadilla Valley Central PK–12

Every school in Oxford

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Oxfordby address
Oxford Academy Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
C−
275 students10:1Rate it →
Oxford Academy Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
C−
216 students10:1Rate it →
Oxford Academy High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
205 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Oxford’s schools

Are Oxford’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Oxford children attend score below 69% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #565 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 37%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Oxford in?

Oxford Academy and Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 696 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Oxford are served by Bainbridge-Guilford Central and Norwich City.

Where do Oxford kids go to high school?

Oxford Academy High School, with 205 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Oxford’s graduation rate?

80–89% of the class of 2023 in Oxford Academy and Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Oxford spend per student?

$28,765 in Oxford Academy and Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.