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Oswego City School District

1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126-2114
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Oswego City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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
4,818 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 #825 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#828 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
46%
34%
49%
71%
78%
84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NY)
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswego High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #22.
Minetto Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2411 County Rt 8
Minetto, NY 13115
(315) 341-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Charles E Riley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
269 E 8th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Kingsford Park Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 W 5th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Oswego Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mark Fitzgibbons Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
195 East Bridge St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students

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 #825 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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