Oswego City School District

1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126-2114
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Oswego City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,473 students in Oswego City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Oswego City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
3,473 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Oswego City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#618 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Oswego City   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oswego City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oswego City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Oswego City   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
180 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
49 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
3,103 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
89%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
283
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
235
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
260
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
282
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
302
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
274
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
265
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
30
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,598 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Oswego City   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$103 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Oswego City   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,937
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Oswego City   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,598
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Oswego City   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Oswego City School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswego High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Buccaneer Blvd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 W 5th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Minetto Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2411 County Rt 8
Minetto, NY 13115
(315) 341-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Oswego Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mark Fitzgibbons Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Charles E Riley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
269 E 8th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
E 10th & Bridge Sts
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oswego City School District?
Oswego City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,473 students.
What is the rank of Oswego City School District?
Oswego City School District is ranked #610 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego City School District?
89% of Oswego City School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oswego City School District?
Oswego City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Oswego City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,598 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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