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Best Oswego Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,431 students in Oswego, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Oswego, IL are Oswego Goal, Prairie Point Elementary School and Churchill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oswego, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Prairie Point Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3650 Grove Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3600
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Secretariat Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3800
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oswego East High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Southbury Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
820 Preston Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9800
Gr: K-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Old Post Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Old Post Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3400
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Traughber Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
570 Colchester Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Fox Chase Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 Fox Chase Dr N
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3500
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Oswego High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4250 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,870 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Hunt Club Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4001 Hunt Club Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2800
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1212.
Plank Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Secretariat Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Thompson Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Boulder Hill Pass
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Brokaw Early Learning Center
1000 5th St
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9600
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oswego, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Oswego, IL include Oswego Goal, Prairie Point Elementary School and Churchill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oswego?
14 public schools are located in Oswego.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oswego are often viewed compared to one another?

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