For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,095 students in Oswego, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 268 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Oswego, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Oswego, NY are Oswego High School, Kingsford Park Elementary School and Leighton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oswego, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswego High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsford Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 W 5th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Oswego Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mark Fitzgibbons Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 587 students
Rank: #55.
Charles E Riley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
269 E 8th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E 10th & Bridge Sts
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2400
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Oswego, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buccaneer Junior/senior High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
120 E 1st St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2070
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2070
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Oswego County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr Box 5 State Rt 481
Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego, NY 13126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oswego, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Oswego, NY include Oswego High School, Kingsford Park Elementary School and Leighton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oswego, NY?
6 public schools are located in Oswego, NY.
What percentage of students in Oswego, NY go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Oswego, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego, NY?
Oswego, NY public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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