Best 01540 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,458 students in 01540, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in 01540, MA are Oxford High School, Clara Barton 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 43%), 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01540, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Carbuncle Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6081
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Clara Barton
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Depot Road
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6066
Gr: 3-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
497 Main Street
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6074
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Alfred M Chaffee
9 Clover Street
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6057
Gr: K-2 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 01540, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01540, MA include Oxford High School, Clara Barton 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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