For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,167 students in Oswego County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Oswego County, NY are G Ray Bodley High School, Paul V Moore 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Oswego County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Oswego County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mexico High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G Ray Bodley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 William Gillard Dr
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Paul V Moore High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4231
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4231
Gr: 9-12 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Mexico High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3338 Main St
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
John C Birdlebough High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
552 Main St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Hannibal High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
928 Cayuga St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8130
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Pulaski Middle-high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Oswego Boces
Special Education School
179 County Rte 64
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-4222
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-4222
Gr: K-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Oswego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
640 Countyroute 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5200
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5200
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
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
68 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
140 Bridge St
Cleveland, NY 13042
(315) 675-3176
Cleveland, NY 13042
(315) 675-3176
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Oswego County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr Box 5 State Rt 481
Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego, NY 13126
55 Cox Rd
Williamstown, NY 13493
(315) 625-5280
Williamstown, NY 13493
(315) 625-5280
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oswego County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Oswego County, NY include G Ray Bodley High School, Paul V Moore High School and Oswego High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oswego County?
10 public high schools are located in Oswego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego County?
Oswego County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Oswego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oswego County include: Pulaski Middle-high School vs. Paul V Moore High School, John C Birdlebough High School vs. Mexico High School, Sandy Creek High School vs. Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School
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