Summary:
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-5 in the Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District, which is ranked 15th out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This standout school has consistently ranked in the top 5% of California elementary schools, with exceptional test scores that significantly outperform state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County has maintained a top statewide ranking, with a ranking of 93 out of 5,862 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, 287 out of 5,874 schools in 2022-2023, and 289 out of 5,883 schools in 2021-2022. The school's test scores are particularly impressive, with 85.45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 84.33% proficient or better in Mathematics at the end-of-course level, compared to state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rates, as measured by the CAST assessment, are also significantly higher than the state averages.
While Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District is delivering exceptional academic outcomes, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch may indicate that it is serving a more affluent student population, which could raise questions about equity and access. Additionally, the school's slightly higher student-teacher ratio and 10.4% chronic absenteeism rate, while not necessarily problematic, could be areas for the school to focus on improving to further enhance the educational experience for its students.
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