For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,051 students in Oswego, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 249 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Oswego, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oswego, NY are Oswego High School, Oswego Middle 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 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oswego, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswego High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oswego Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Mark Fitzgibbons Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Charles E Riley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
269 E 8th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Kingsford Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 W 5th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 East Bridge St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2400
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Oswego, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Oswego County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr Box 5 State Rt 481
Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego, NY 13126
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, Oswego Middle School and Leighton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oswego?
6 public schools are located in Oswego.
What percentage of students in Oswego go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Oswego are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oswego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oswego include: Charles E Riley Elementary School vs. Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, Fitzhugh Park Elementary School vs. Charles E Riley Elementary School, Leighton Elementary School vs. Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
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