Top 10 Best Rome Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,282 students in Rome, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 202 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Rome, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Rome, NY are Rome Free Academy, Ridge Mills Elementary School and Stokes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rome, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Rome have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Rome, NY Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rome Free Academy
Math: 85% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
95 Dart Circle
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Mills Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7841 Rome-wstrnvll Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Stokes Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9095 Turin Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Louis V Denti Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Ruby St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Grades: K-6
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
John E Joy Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8194 Bielby Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Grades: K-6
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Laurel St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Grades: 7-8
| 828 students
Rank: #77.
Gansevoort Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
758 W Liberty St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Bellamy Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7118 Brennan Ave
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Grades: K-6
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clough Prek Center
409 Bell Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Deaf
Special Education School
401 Turin St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rome, New York

Rome, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 W Linden St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
620 E Bloomfield St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
8679 Elmer Hill Road
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Grades: PK
| 198 students
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rome, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Rome, NY include Rome Free Academy, Ridge Mills Elementary School and Stokes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rome, NY?
10 public schools are located in Rome, NY.
What percentage of students in Rome, NY go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Rome, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rome, NY?
Rome, NY public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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