For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,010 students in Oswego, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Oswego, NY are Leighton Elementary School, Kingsford Park Elementary School and Fitzhugh 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 33% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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 20% 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 (2026)
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 preschools in Oswego, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oswego, NY include Leighton Elementary School, Kingsford Park Elementary School and Fitzhugh Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oswego?
3 public preschools are located in Oswego.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public preschools minority enrollment is 20% 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: Leighton Elementary School vs. Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, Leighton Elementary School vs. Kingsford Park Elementary School, Kingsford Park Elementary School vs. Leighton Elementary School
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