There are 12 schools in the USA with the word oswego in the name.

The word "Oswego" is commonly found in U.S. public school names largely due to its historical and geographic significance. Oswego is the name of several towns, cities, and counties in the United States, most notably in New York and Illinois, reflecting its Indigenous roots from the Iroquois language, where it is believed to mean "pouring-out place" in reference to the area where a river flows into a lake. As communities in these regions grew, it became common practice to use locally meaningful names for schools, helping to reinforce community identity and pride. Additionally, the name Oswego became associated with educational innovation in the 19th century, particularly through the Oswego Movement, which influenced teacher training and curriculum development nationwide. As a result, schools across the country adopted the name to honor both local heritage and important contributions to American educational history.

Illinois (3)

Kansas (2)

New York (4)

Oregon (3)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate