Penfield Central School District

2590 Atlantic Ave
Rochester, NY 14625-1543
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Penfield Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,610 students in Penfield Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Penfield Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,610 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
425 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Penfield Central School District, which is ranked #103 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#96 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(22-23)
79%
52%
68%
49%
89%
78%
(22-23)
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
30%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
81%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,197 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,979 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,197
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,979
$32,183

Best Penfield Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penfield Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 High School Dr
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Rank: #22.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2126 Penfield Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6600
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Scribner Road Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1750 Scribner Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6400
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Cobbles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 Gebhardt Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6500
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Trail Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1760 Scribner Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Landing Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
702 Landing Rd N
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 249-6900
Grades: K-5
| 538 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Penfield Central School District?
Penfield Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,610 students.
What is the rank of Penfield Central School District?
Penfield Central School District is ranked #103 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penfield Central School District?
81% of Penfield Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penfield Central School District?
Penfield Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Penfield Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,979 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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