Oxford Elementary School

1222 University Avenue

School District

Berkeley Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 04, 2022

I had two kids in this school. One of them was severely traumatized, the other one fared better but was also not really happy. They have ZERO help for kids during recess. When there is a fight kids are told off, when there is bullying they rather victim blame than helping the child. The principal is old fashioned and loves teachers that yell at and punish kids. Group punishments? Great! Shaming a kid as punishment? Yes!The school has a few fantastic teachers but it doesn't make up for the rest.
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2021

Being one of the smallest elementary schools in the district, Oxford offers a very cozy and tight-knit community feel. Principal Rhine knows almost every kid by name, greets students and families by the gate every morning, and her leadership has helped the school settling smoothly into the new beautiful campus. The teachers are amazing and caring, and the community as a whole is engaging. We were debating on whether to send my kid to Oxford or a nearby private school. We are so glad that we are here.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2020

My daughter loves Oxford. She loves her teachers and all the adults working in the school. It's the smallest elementary in the district and is the perfect size for my daugther.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2020

Very good experience. Good foundation for academic and social life in middle school and high school.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2018

Excellent. My kids love going to school every day, and are getting a better education than I did at their age.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2014

Although a little sad and up set that my child teacher has been unable to come back until December of this year and my child has been having sub after sub. I believe this is a great school with friendly staff and parents. I know since my child started this school the parents are on board just as the teachers. Great school and principal
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2013

This school has a really involved parent community, and teaches the whole child. The lunch program is healthy and ecologically aware (there is compost and recycling). There are programs for inclusion awareness, and Yoga, art, and gardening programs! The Kindergarten has a hired second teacher in most of the classes a third of the class time, and so it is often a 10:1 ration. More than that there are usually three to four adults in the room with the 20 Kinders because of parent volunteering. I love it there!
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2011

For the most part, a fantastic, dedicated teaching staff. New principal coming in, but highly acclaimed. Former principal was incredible, setting very high standards for all students, and helping them achieve those standards.