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Oswego City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,488 students in Oswego City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Oswego City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,488 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Oswego City School District, which is ranked #824 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#828 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
175 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
55 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
3,119 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
89%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
216
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
298
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
259
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
296
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
257
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
306
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
262
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
259
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
30
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,821 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,471 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,821
$31,353
Spending / Student
$29,471
$32,230
Best Oswego City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswego High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: #22.
Minetto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 County Rt 8
Minetto, NY 13115
(315) 341-2600
Minetto, NY 13115
(315) 341-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Leighton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Charles E Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
269 E 8th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Kingsford Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 W 5th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Oswego Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Mark Fitzgibbons Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oswego City School District?
Oswego City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,488 students.
What is the rank of Oswego City School District?
Oswego City School District is ranked #824 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego City School District?
89% of Oswego City School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oswego City School District?
Oswego City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Oswego City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,471 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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