For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,355 students in Rochester, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, IN are Rochester Community Middle School, Rochester Community High School and Caston Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rochester, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Gr: 5-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Gr: 8-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Caston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Gr: 6-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, IN include Rochester Community Middle School, Rochester Community High School and Caston Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rochester?
3 public middle schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rochester include: Caston Jr-sr High School vs. Rochester Community High School, Rochester Community High School vs. Caston Jr-sr High School
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