For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,218 students in 36203, AL (there are , serving 263 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 36203, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36203, AL are Oxford Elementary School, Ce Hanna 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 36203 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36203, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36203, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Caffey Dr
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Gr: PK-4 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Ce Hanna School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Watson Rd
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Gr: 5-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 Highway 78 W
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Oxford High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Area Vocational School
Vocational School
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36203, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36203, AL include Oxford Elementary School, Ce Hanna School and Oxford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36203?
5 public schools are located in 36203.
What percentage of students in 36203 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 36203 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36203?
36203 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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