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Oswego County

New York · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Oswego County clocks in around 17,529 students across 37 schools (20 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high).

7-year change in Oswego County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
17,529
-1,565 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
37
-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
117,953
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
37
10 districts
Enrollment
17,529
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$69,183
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.2%
Above New York avg
Elementary
20
7,956 students
Middle
7
3,534 students
High
9
5,614 students
Combined / other
1
425 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
OSWEGO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3,460 students · 10 districts in Oswego County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Oswego County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.6% under 18

Test scores in Oswego County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 36 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 36 schools in Oswego County ranked by score →

All schools (37)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOLOswegoHigh09-121,079·
PAUL V MOORE HIGH SCHOOLCentral SquareHigh09-121,026·
G RAY BODLEY HIGH SCHOOLFultonHigh09-12938·
CENTRAL SQUARE MIDDLE SCHOOLCentral SquareMiddle06-08799·
MEXICO MIDDLE SCHOOLMexicoMiddle05-08628·
MEXICO HIGH SCHOOLMexicoHigh09-12619·
MICHAEL A MAROUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPhoenixElementaryPK-04610·
ALTMAR-PARISH-WILLIAMSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLParishElementaryPK-06580·
OSWEGO MIDDLE SCHOOLOswegoMiddle07-08572·
EMERSON J DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOLPhoenixMiddle05-08509·
PULASKI MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOLPulaskiHigh06-12507·
FAIRLEY SCHOOLHannibalElementaryPK-04495·
FULTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLFultonMiddle07-08472·
JOHN C BIRDLEBOUGH HIGH SCHOOLPhoenixHigh09-12471·
GRANBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFultonElementaryPK-06463·
MILLARD HAWK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCentral SquareElementaryPK-05446·
J E LANIGAN SCHOOLFultonElementaryPK-06436·
OSWEGO BOCESMexicoCombined01-12425·
PULASKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPulaskiElementaryPK-05422·
ALTMAR-PARISH-WILLIAMSTOWN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLParishHigh07-12410·
MINETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMinettoElementaryPK-06409·
HASTINGS MALLORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCentral SquareElementaryPK-05407·
KINGSFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOswegoElementaryPK-06397·
AURA A COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLConstantiaElementaryPK-05396·
CHARLES E RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOswegoElementaryKG-06390·
FAIRGRIEVE SCHOOLFultonElementaryPK-06390·
KENNEY MIDDLE SCHOOLHannibalMiddle05-08379·
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSandy CreekElementaryPK-05379·
MEXICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMexicoElementaryPK-04362·
HANNIBAL HIGH SCHOOLHannibalHigh09-12334·
FITZHUGH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOswegoElementaryPK-06319·
VOLNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFultonElementaryPK-06306·
LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOswegoElementaryPK-06294·
NEW HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNew HavenElementaryPK-04239·
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLSandy CreekHigh09-12230·
PALERMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFultonElementaryPK-04216·
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLSandy CreekMiddle06-08175·

Cities in Oswego County

Fulton7 schoolsOswego6 schoolsCentral Square4 schoolsMexico4 schoolsHannibal3 schoolsPhoenix3 schoolsSandy Creek3 schoolsParish2 schoolsPulaski2 schoolsConstantia1 schoolMinetto1 schoolNew Haven1 school

About Oswego County

Oswego County is a medium-population New York county of about 117,953 residents, home to 37 public schools and roughly 17,529 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $69,183 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 11% below the New York median.

On the school-mix side, Oswego County is made up of 20 elementary schools (7,956 students), 7 middle schools (3,534), 9 high schools (5,614), and 1 combined or other schools.

OSWEGO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,460 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Oswego County has shrank 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 19,094 students to 17,529. Over that span, Oswego County shed 1 school, going from 38 to 37.

On this page, the community for Oswego County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Oswego County?
Oswego County, New York has 37 public K-12 schools serving approximately 17,529 students.
How many high schools are in Oswego County?
Oswego County, New York has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 5,614 students.
How many middle schools are in Oswego County?
Oswego County, New York has 7 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,534 students.
How many elementary schools are in Oswego County?
Oswego County, New York has 20 public elementary schools, serving approximately 7,956 students.
What is the largest school district in Oswego County?
OSWEGO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Oswego County, serving approximately 3,460 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
How many people live in Oswego County?
Oswego County has roughly 117,953 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Oswego County?
Median household income in Oswego County is $69,183, below the New York average of $77,785. About 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Oswego County?
Approximately 21.6% of adults 25 and older in Oswego County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Oswego County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.2% of students in Oswego County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oswego County schools?
Across Oswego County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.

Oswego County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data