For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 18,143 students in Oswego County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 249 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Oswego County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Oswego County, NY are Paul V Moore High School, G Ray Bodley High School and Oswego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oswego County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oswego County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul V Moore High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
44 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4231
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #22.
G Ray Bodley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6 William Gillard Dr
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: #33.
Oswego High 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
| 1,099 students
Rank: #44.
Mexico High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3338 Main St
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hannibal High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
928 Cayuga St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8130
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
John C Birdlebough High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
552 Main St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
Brewerton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9530 Brewerton Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4201
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Pulaski Middle-high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Grades: 6-12
| 514 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Square Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
248 Us Rt 11
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4218
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4218
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1111.
Minetto Elementary 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
| 399 students
Rank: #1212.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1313.
Hastings Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
93 Barkers Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4252
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4252
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Palermo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1638 County Rt 45
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Hinman Rd
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-2412
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1616.
Fulton Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Curtis St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Grades: 7-8
| 490 students
Rank: #1717.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 County Rt 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5222
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5222
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Aura A Cole Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1683 State Rt 49
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4030
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4030
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2020.
Leighton Elementary 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
| 304 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Charles E Riley Elementary 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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Millard Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4310
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2424.
Kingsford Park Elementary 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
| 410 students
Rank: #2525.
Oswego Middle 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
| 575 students
Rank: #2626.
Volney Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2592 State Rt 3
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #2727.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4320 State Rt 104
New Haven, NY 13121
(315) 963-8400
New Haven, NY 13121
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 241 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Fairley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
953 Auburn St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8110
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8110
Grades: PK-4
| 490 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mexico Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 Academy St
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 371 students
Rank: #3030.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 Fravor Rd
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: 5-8
| 620 students
Rank: #3131.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 7th St N
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #3232.
Fitzhugh Park Elementary 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
| 350 students
Rank: #3333.
Michael A Maroun Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Elm St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Grades: PK-4
| 631 students
Rank: #3434.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 County Rt 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #3535.
Kenney Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
846 Cayuga St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8120
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8120
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
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Oswego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
52 Pulaski St
Altmar, NY 13302
(315) 625-5260
Altmar, NY 13302
(315) 625-5260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
640 Countyroute 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5200
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
68 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
140 Bridge St
Cleveland, NY 13042
(315) 675-3176
Cleveland, NY 13042
(315) 675-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Oswego County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr Box 5 State Rt 481
Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego, NY 13126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Union St
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-6001
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-6001
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
55 Cox Rd
Williamstown, NY 13493
(315) 625-5280
Williamstown, NY 13493
(315) 625-5280
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oswego County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Oswego County, NY include Paul V Moore High School, G Ray Bodley High School and Oswego High School.
How many public schools are located in Oswego County?
38 public schools are located in Oswego County.
What percentage of students in Oswego County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Oswego County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego County?
Oswego County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oswego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oswego County include: Fitzhugh Park Elementary School vs. Charles E Riley Elementary School, Hastings Mallory Elementary School vs. Aura A Cole Elementary School, Pulaski Elementary School vs. Sandy Creek Elementary School
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