For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,443 students in Oswego, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Oswego, NY are Leighton Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School and Kingsford Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Oswego, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Oswego, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Oswego County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr Box 5 State Rt 481
Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego, NY 13126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oswego, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Oswego, NY include Leighton Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School and Kingsford Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oswego?
4 public preschools are located in Oswego.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Oswego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oswego include: Charles E Riley Elementary School vs. Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, Fitzhugh Park Elementary School vs. Charles E Riley Elementary School, Leighton Elementary School vs. Kingsford Park Elementary School
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