For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,692 students in Rochester, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Rochester, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN are George M Riddle Elementary School, Rochester Community Middle School and Rochester Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George M Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Grades: 2-4
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Grades: 5-7
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Grades: 8-12
| 633 students
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Grades: PK-1
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN include George M Riddle Elementary School, Rochester Community Middle School and Rochester Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester, IN?
4 public schools are located in Rochester, IN.
What percentage of students in Rochester, IN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Rochester, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester, IN?
Rochester, IN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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