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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Oswego County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 11,797 students in Oswego County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oswego County, NY are Brewerton Elementary School, Central Square Middle School and Sandy Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oswego County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Oswego County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brewerton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9530 Brewerton Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central Square Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Us Rt 11
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4218
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Pulaski Middle-high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Minetto Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2411 County Rt 8
Minetto, NY 13115
(315) 341-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Palermo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1638 County Rt 45
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Hinman Rd
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-2412
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Aura A Cole Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1683 State Rt 49
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4030
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hastings Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
93 Barkers Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4252
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Volney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2592 State Rt 3
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Charles E Riley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
269 E 8th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2800
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Millard Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
74 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Kingsford Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
275 W 5th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Kenney Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
846 Cayuga St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8120
Gr: 5-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1818.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W 7th St N
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Fravor Rd
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Gr: 5-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Michael A Maroun Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Elm St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Gr: PK-4 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2121.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4320 State Rt 104
New Haven, NY 13121
(315) 963-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Fairley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
953 Auburn St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8110
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
195 East Bridge St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Mexico Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Academy St
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2525.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
640 County Rt 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
J E Lanigan School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Bakeman Ave
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2727.
Fairgrieve School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
716 Academy St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Oswego Boces
Special Education School
179 County Rte 64
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-4222
Gr: 1-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oswego County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oswego County, NY include Brewerton Elementary School, Central Square Middle School and Sandy Creek Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oswego County?
28 public elementary schools are located in Oswego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego County?
Oswego County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oswego County are often viewed compared to one another?

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