For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,063 students in 38655, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38655, MS are Della Davidson Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Oxford Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38655 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38655, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38655, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Della Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Commonwealth Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Gr: 2-3 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Washington Ave
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Gr: 4-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Gr: 6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Commodore Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3761
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3761
Gr: 3-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Bramlett Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Gr: K-1 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
71 F.d. Buddy East Parkway
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627
Gr: PK-2 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38655, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38655, MS include Della Davidson Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Oxford Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38655?
6 public elementary schools are located in 38655.
What is the racial composition of students in 38655?
38655 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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