About Oxford Classical Charter School
A tuition-free classical education for Oxford families.
Oxford Classical Charter School is a Hillsdale College-supported founding effort. Learn about Hillsdale’s support.
A school for learning and for life
We want children to leave school with knowledge they can draw on, the ability to think for themselves, and the character to use what they know well.
Oxford Classical’s program will bring together the liberal arts and sciences. Students will study literature, history, mathematics, science, music, and art while developing their reading, writing, and speaking skills.
A connected course of study
Lessons build from one grade to the next, so children can use what they have learned to understand new ideas.
Teachers who lead
Teachers explain, demonstrate, guide practice, and lead discussions. Students learn to ask questions and support their answers.
Daily expectations
Uniforms, device-free classrooms, daily age-appropriate homework, careful work, and respectful conduct will be part of school life. Required assistive technology and accommodations will remain available.
An opportunity for Oxford families
Oxford is home to families with deep roots in southern Chester County and families building a new life here. Parents share a hope that their children will have the chance to learn, work hard, and make something of their abilities.
Private-school tuition and the demands of homeschooling can put those choices beyond a family’s reach. We are building another public school option: a tuition-free classical education, open to families throughout the community.
Children will read whole books, learn the history of their country and the wider world, study mathematics and science, and take part in music and art. We will make this education available to children regardless of their family’s income.
How the effort began
Oxford Classical Charter Academy was formed as a Pennsylvania nonprofit in 2026. Its local founding board is preparing a public charter application and an opening plan for Oxford-area families.
Board members bring experience in education, finance, law, operations, and community service. Meet the founding team.
Public mission and governance
The founding board oversees the school’s development, policies, finances, and planning.
A local public mission
Oxford Classical Charter Academy is a Pennsylvania nonprofit recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity.