For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,117 students in 13126, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 249 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 13126, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 13126, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 13126 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13126, NY 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13126, NY Public Schools (2025)
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 | 1,099 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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: PK-6 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
13126, 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 13126, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 13126, NY include Oswego High School, Oswego Middle School and Leighton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13126?
6 public schools are located in 13126.
What percentage of students in 13126 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 13126 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13126?
13126 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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