For the 2026-27 school year, there are 53 public preschools serving 24,036 students in Monroe County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, NY are Briarwood School, Brooks Hill School and Klem Road North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Monroe County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Briarwood Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1610
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1610
Gr: PK-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Brooks Hill School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 Hulburt Rd
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 421-2170
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 421-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Klem Road North Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 Klem Rd
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 872-1770
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 872-1770
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Plank Road South Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 Plank Rd
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 671-3190
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 671-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
433 N Greece Rd
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fairbanks Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Fairbanks Rd
Churchville, NY 14428
(585) 293-4543
Churchville, NY 14428
(585) 293-4543
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Floyd S Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Pinnacle Rd
Henrietta, NY 14467
(585) 359-5090
Henrietta, NY 14467
(585) 359-5090
Gr: PK-3 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Schlegel Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1548 Schlegel Rd
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 265-2500
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 265-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Quest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 West Ave
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Terry Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
399 Ogden Parma Town Line Rd
Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-5602
Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-5602
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Klem Road South Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Klem Rd
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 872-1320
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 872-1320
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3560 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 889-2188
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 889-2188
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Ln
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Canal View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ranger Rd
Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-5702
Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-5702
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 W Buffalo St
Churchville, NY 14428
(585) 293-2022
Churchville, NY 14428
(585) 293-2022
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dewitt Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
722 Dewitt Rd
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 671-0710
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 671-0710
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Plank Road North Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 Plank Rd
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 671-8858
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 671-8858
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
East Rochester Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Woodbine Ave
East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 248-6311
East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 248-6311
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Leo Bernabi School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bernabi Rd
Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-5402
Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-5402
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
School 23-francis Parker
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Barrington St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-5099
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-5099
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
State Road Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 State Rd
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 872-4200
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 872-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
T J Connor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 Beckwith Ave
Scottsville, NY 14546
(585) 889-6298
Scottsville, NY 14546
(585) 889-6298
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2323.
William C Munn School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Manitou Rd
Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-5502
Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-5502
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2424.
Austin Steward Elementary School 46
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Newcastle Rd
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 288-8008
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 288-8008
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
School 53 Montessori Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
353 Congress Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 325-0935
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 325-0935
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
School 19-dr Charles T Lunsford
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
465 Seward St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 328-7454
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 328-7454
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
School 52-frank Fowler Dow
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Farmington Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9614
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9614
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
190 Reynolds St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 288-3654
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 288-3654
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
School 4-george Mather Forbes
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
198 Dr Samuel Mccree Way
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 235-7848
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 235-7848
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
School 15-children's School Of Rochester
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Hillside Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 262-8830
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 262-8830
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
School 28-henry Hudson
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 482-4836
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 482-4836
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Seneca Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 266-0331
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 266-0331
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Ida B Wells-barnett Elementary School 34
(Math: 21% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Lexington Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 458-3210
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 458-3210
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
School 22-lincoln School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
595 Upper Falls Blvd
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 467-7160
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 467-7160
Gr: PK-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Anna Murray-douglass Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
999 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 461-3280
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 461-3280
Gr: PK-6 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
242 W Main St
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 325-6934
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 325-6934
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 96%
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3730
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Campus School-suc At Brockport (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Campus Sch-suc At Brockport
Brockport, NY 14420
Brockport, NY 14420
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students
Charter School Of Science & Technical (Closed 2006)
Charter School
690 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 454-0100
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 454-0100
Gr: K-8 | 1,105 students Minority enrollment: 98%
180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 262-8850
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 262-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
353 Congress Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 324-2010
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 324-2010
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2350 Ridge Rd E
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1400
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 596 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Finger Lakes Ddso High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
620 Westfall Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 241-5711
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 241-5711
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Florence S. Brown Pre-k Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
500 Webster Avenue
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-2410
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-2410
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-9760
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-9760
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3720
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3720
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Industry Limited Secure School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
375 Rush Scotsville Rd
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2887
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2887
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 80%
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Gr: 7-12
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3725
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3725
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
200 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 463-4100
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 463-4100
Gr: 7-10 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-2110
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Monroe Correctional Facility (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2000 Lehigh Station Rd
Henrietta, NY 14467
(585) 359-5558
Henrietta, NY 14467
(585) 359-5558
Gr: 9 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Oatka Res Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
101 Ryder Hill Rd
Rush, NY 14543
Rush, NY 14543
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Preschool-parent Program Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
30 Hart St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 328-3360
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 328-3360
Gr: PK
279 W Ridge Rd
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-4472
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-4472
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Roc Achieve Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
14 Mark St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 471-6219
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 471-6219
Gr: 5-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
30 Hart St-3rd Fl
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 232-1045
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 232-1045
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rochester Chldrn & Youth Svcs High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1111 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1048
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1048
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Show 27 more closed public schools in Monroe County, NY (out of 62 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, NY include Briarwood School, Brooks Hill School and Klem Road North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
52 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Monroe County include: Klem Road North Elementary School vs. Klem Road South Elementary School, Klem Road South Elementary School vs. Klem Road North Elementary School, School 52-frank Fowler Dow vs. Austin Steward Elementary School 46
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