For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,564 students in Oswego, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Oswego, IL are Oswego Goal, Prairie Point Elementary School and Oswego East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oswego, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Point Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3650 Grove Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3600
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Oswego East High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,836 students
Rank: #44.
Churchill Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Secretariat Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3800
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3800
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Southbury Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Preston Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9800
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9800
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Oswego High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,901 students
Rank: #77.
Fox Chase Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Fox Chase Dr N
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3500
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3500
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #88.
Old Post Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Old Post Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3400
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3400
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #99.
Traughber Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
570 Colchester Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,135 students
Rank: #1010.
Hunt Club Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 Hunt Club Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2800
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2800
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1111.
Thompson Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 Boulder Hill Pass
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #1212.
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Plank Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Secretariat Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 5th St
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9600
Grades: PK
| 267 students
Oswego, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East View Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Grades: K
| 512 students
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Kendall County Opportunity School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
61 Franklin St Ste A
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Student Success Oswego East High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oswego, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Oswego, IL include Oswego Goal, Prairie Point Elementary School and Oswego East High School.
How many public schools are located in Oswego?
14 public schools are located in Oswego.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oswego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oswego include: Oswego High School vs. Oswego East High School, Oswego East High School vs. Oswego High School
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