For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,149 students in 06478, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06478, CT are Great Oak Elementary School and Oxford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06478 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06478, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06478, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Oak Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Great Oak Road
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-6492
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-6492
Grades: 3-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
30 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
Grades: PK-2
| 413 students
06478, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06478, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06478, CT include Great Oak Elementary School and Oxford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06478?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06478.
What is the racial composition of students in 06478?
06478 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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