Top 10 Best Oswego County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,201 students in Oswego County, NY.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Oswego County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Oswego County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mexico High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Oswego County (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.
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: n/an/a
Oswego Boces
Special Education School
179 County Rte 64
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-4222
Grades: 2-12
| 370 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oswego County, NY

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 high schools in Oswego County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Oswego County, NY include Sandy Creek High School, John C Birdlebough High School and Mexico High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oswego County, NY?
10 public high schools are located in Oswego County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego County, NY?
Oswego County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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