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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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,516 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 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,516 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oswego City School District, which is ranked #843 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#845 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
84%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,236 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,607
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,236
$32,183
Best Oswego City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswego High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Minetto Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 County Rt 8
Minetto, NY 13115
(315) 341-2600
Minetto, NY 13115
(315) 341-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Oswego Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Mark Fitzgibbons Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Charles E Riley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
269 E 8th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
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 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
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 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oswego City School District?
Oswego City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,516 students.
What is the rank of Oswego City School District?
Oswego City School District is ranked #843 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
84% of Oswego City School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 12:1, 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 $29,236 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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