For the 2026 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 50% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Oak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Great Oak Road
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-6492
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-6492
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
30 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
06478, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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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