For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,099 students in Oswego, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Oswego, NY is Oswego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Oswego, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oswego High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oswego, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Oswego, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oswego, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Oswego, NY include Oswego High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oswego?
1 public high schools are located in Oswego.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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