Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Oswego’s public schools score below 76% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In Oswego, 34% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oswego, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oswego’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 574 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oswego’s, its schools beat 30%, higher than their 24% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $28,969 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Oswego Middle School, then Oswego High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Trinity Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Oswego’s grade
C−: better than 24% of New York school districts, #625 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oswego, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Oswego · depends on your address
Kingsford Park Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 397 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 319 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Leighton Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 294 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Oswego
Oswego Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 572 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Oswego
Oswego Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 572 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Oswego
Oswego High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Oswego
Oswego High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Oswego
Oswego High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Oswego
Oswego High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Oswego’s public schools are run by Oswego City School District, which also serves Minetto, Oswego and Scriba. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Oswego vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Oswego’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oswego | C− | Oswego City |
| Oswego (town) | C− | Oswego City PK–12 · Hannibal Central PK–12 |
| Minetto | C− | Oswego City |
| Scriba | C | Oswego City PK–12 · Mexico Central PK–12 |
All 3 neighbors share Oswego City with Oswego, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Oswego
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Oswego’s schools
Are Oswego’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Oswego children attend score below 76% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #625 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oswego in?
Oswego City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,460 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Oswego kids go to high school?
Oswego High School, with 1,079 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Oswego’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Oswego City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Oswego spend per student?
$28,969 in Oswego City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Oswego?
Yes: Trinity Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 127 students).
Parents talk
What Oswego families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Oswego → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.