| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square Central School District | Bernhards Bay | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 3,636 | 6 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Phoenix Central School District | Pennellville | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,681 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pulaski Central School District | Pulaski | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 967 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sandy Creek Central School District | Lacona | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 809 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Oswego City School District | Minetto | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 3,535 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mexico Central School District | Mexico | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 2,078 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fulton City School District | Fulton | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 3,171 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hannibal Central School District | Hannibal | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,228 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District | Parish | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,113 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Oswego County compares
Together they enroll 18,218 students across 37 schools. The largest is Central Square Central School District with 3,636 students. Districts here average 2.2/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Oswego County, New York
Oswego County has 9 public school districts covering 23 zip codes. The top-rated district in Oswego County is Central Square Central School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Oswego County, NY?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Oswego County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Oswego County, NY?
Of the districts serving Oswego County, Central Square Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 39th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.