Best Oswego Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,443 students in Oswego, NY.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oswego, 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.

Oswego, NY public elementary schools have an score of 35% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oswego 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 Public Elementary Schools in Oswego, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Leighton Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1 Buccaneer Blvd
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%)
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269 E 8th St
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%)
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275 W 5th St
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%)
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195 East Bridge St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2400

Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oswego, New York

Oswego, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Buccaneer Junior/senior High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

120 E 1st St
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oswego, NY?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oswego, NY include Leighton Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School and Kingsford Park Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Oswego?

4 public elementary schools are located in Oswego.

What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?

Oswego 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).

Which public elementary schools in Oswego are often viewed compared to one another?