For the 2026 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 Central Square Middle School, Sandy Creek Middle School and Pulaski Middle-high 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 40% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oswego County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Square Middle School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Middle-high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4624 Salina St
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-5103
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Fulton Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Curtis St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Oswego Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Mark Fitzgibbons Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 341-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Kenney Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
846 Cayuga St
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8120
Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 564-8120
Gr: 5-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #99.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 Fravor Rd
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Gr: 5-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 Central Square Middle School, Sandy Creek Middle School and Pulaski Middle-high 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 64% (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: Central Square Middle School vs. Mexico Middle School
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