For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,493 students in 01540, MA.
The top ranked public schools in 01540, MA are Clara Barton, Oxford High 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 01540 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01540, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01540, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Barton
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Depot Road
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6066
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6066
Grades: 3-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carbuncle Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6081
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6081
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
497 Main Street
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6074
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6074
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
01540, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9 Carbuncle Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6090
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6090
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01540, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01540, MA include Clara Barton, Oxford High School and Oxford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01540?
4 public schools are located in 01540.
What is the racial composition of students in 01540?
01540 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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