For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,888 students in Oswego County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oswego County, NY are Pulaski Middle-high School, Central Square Middle School and Emerson J Dillon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Oswego County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oswego County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pulaski Middle-high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Grades: 6-12
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Central Square Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
248 Us Rt 11
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4218
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4218
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Fulton Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Curtis St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Grades: 7-8
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #66.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 County Rt 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5222
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5222
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #77.
Oswego Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Mark Fitzgibbons Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 575 students
Rank: #88.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 Fravor Rd
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: 5-8
| 620 students
Rank: #99.
Kenney Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
846 Cayuga St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8120
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8120
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oswego Boces
Special Education School
179 County Rte 64
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-4222
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-4222
Grades: K-12
| 372 students
Oswego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
52 Pulaski St
Altmar, NY 13302
(315) 625-5260
Altmar, NY 13302
(315) 625-5260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
640 Countyroute 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5200
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
68 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
140 Bridge St
Cleveland, NY 13042
(315) 675-3176
Cleveland, NY 13042
(315) 675-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 193 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
25 Union St
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-6001
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-6001
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
55 Cox Rd
Williamstown, NY 13493
(315) 625-5280
Williamstown, NY 13493
(315) 625-5280
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oswego County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oswego County, NY include Pulaski Middle-high School, Central Square Middle School and Emerson J Dillon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oswego County?
10 public middle schools are located in Oswego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego County?
Oswego County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Oswego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oswego County include: Mexico Middle School vs. Central Square Middle School, Central Square Middle School vs. Mexico Middle School
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