For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,443 students in Oswego, NY.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oswego, NY (2025-26)
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%
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 preschools in Oswego, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Oswego, NY include Leighton Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School and Kingsford Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oswego?
4 public preschools are located in Oswego.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Oswego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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. Kingsford Park Elementary School
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