Top 10 Best Oswego County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 18,159 students in Oswego County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 268 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Oswego County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Oswego County, NY are Sandy Creek High School, John C Birdlebough High School and Mexico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Oswego County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Oswego County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandy Creek High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John C Birdlebough High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
552 Main St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mexico High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3338 Main St
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
G Ray Bodley High School
Math: 83% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6 William Gillard Dr
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Hannibal High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
928 Cayuga St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Paul V Moore High School
Math: 91% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #88.
Pulaski Middle-high School
Math: 46% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Rank: #99.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Brewerton Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9530 Brewerton Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pulaski Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Hinman Rd
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Fairley School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
953 Auburn St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8110
Grades: PK-4
| 466 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hastings Mallory Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
93 Barkers Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4252
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
Michael A Maroun Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Elm St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Grades: PK-4
| 666 students
Rank: #1717.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
639 County Rt 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5222
Grades: 7-12
| 517 students
Rank: #1818.
Aura A Cole Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1683 State Rt 49
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4030
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 527 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
New Haven Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4320 State Rt 104
New Haven, NY 13121
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 231 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
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
Rank: #2525.
Volney Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2592 State Rt 3
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #2626.
Kenney Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
846 Cayuga St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8120
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
J E Lanigan School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Bakeman Ave
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Sandy Creek Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #2929.
Palermo Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1638 County Rt 45
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 202 students
Rank: #3030.
Millard Hawk Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
74 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #3131.
Mexico Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Academy St
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #3232.
Central Square Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Us Rt 11
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4218
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #3333.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
640 County Rt 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #3434.
Granby Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W 7th St N
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #3535.
Mexico Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Fravor Rd
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: 5-8
| 588 students
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Oswego County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
52 Pulaski St
Altmar, NY 13302
(315) 625-5260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
640 Countyroute 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
120 E 1st St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2070
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
68 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
140 Bridge St
Cleveland, NY 13042
(315) 675-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5793 Liberty St
Mexico, NY 13114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr Box 5 State Rt 481
Oswego, NY 13126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Union St
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-6001
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
55 Cox Rd
Williamstown, NY 13493
(315) 625-5280
Grades: K-5
| 177 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Oswego County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Oswego County, NY include Sandy Creek High School, John C Birdlebough High School and Mexico High School.
How many public schools are located in Oswego County, NY?
38 public schools are located in Oswego County, NY.
What percentage of students in Oswego County, NY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Oswego County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego County, NY?
Oswego County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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