For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,443 students in 13126, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13126, NY are Leighton Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School and Kingsford Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13126 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13126, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13126, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in 13126, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13126, NY include Leighton Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School and Kingsford Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13126?
4 public elementary schools are located in 13126.
What is the racial composition of students in 13126?
13126 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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