For the 2024 school year, there are 109 public schools serving 56,652 students in Rochester, NY (there are 48 private schools, serving 7,826 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, NY are Brighton High School, Eastridge Senior High School and Rochester Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Rochester, NY Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighton High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Winton Rd S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #22.
Eastridge Senior High School
Math: 93% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2350 Ridge Rd E
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1458
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1458
Grades: 9-12
| 852 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Charter School
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Grades: K-12
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Allen Creek School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3188 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 267-1202
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 267-1202
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Young Women's College Prep Charter
Charter School
Math: 70-79%
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-0320
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-0320
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Vertus Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Gates-chili High School
Math: 92% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: #88.
Irondequoit High School
Math: 96% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-7351
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-7351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #99.
Listwood School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 List Ave
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1640
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1640
Grades: K-3
| 182 students
Rank: #1010.
Iroquois Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Colebrook Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-3450
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-3450
Grades: 4-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1111.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Zimbrich St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-6170
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-6170
Grades: K-12
| 940 students
Rank: #1212.
Arcadia High School
Math: 93% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Island Cottage Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3000
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #1313.
Indian Landing Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 Landing Rd N
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 249-6900
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 249-6900
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1414.
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Rank: #1515.
Athena High School
Math: 92% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-4000
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,042 students
Rank: #1616.
Rochester Early College International High School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 324-9010
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 324-9010
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #1717.
Seneca School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4143 St Paul Blvd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1620
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1620
Grades: K-3
| 165 students
Rank: #1818.
French Road Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
488 French Rd
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5140
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5140
Grades: 3-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1919.
School Without Walls
Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Briarwood School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Briarwood Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1610
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1610
Grades: K-3
| 158 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 Vollmer Pky
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5430
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5430
Grades: K-3
| 416 students
Rank: #2222.
East Upper High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #2323.
Rogers Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Northfield Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-1330
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-1330
Grades: 4-6
| 414 students
Rank: #2424.
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Grades: K-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: #2525.
Colebrook School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Colebrook Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1600
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1600
Grades: K-3
| 145 students
Rank: #2626.
Twelve Corners Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2643 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #2727.
Brookview School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Brookview Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1630
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1630
Grades: K-3
| 158 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Southlawn School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 Rawlinson Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-5070
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-5070
Grades: K-3
| 234 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
University Preparatory Charter School For Young Men
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1290 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 672-1280
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 672-1280
Grades: 7-12
| 432 students
Rank: #3030.
Dake Junior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-2140
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-2140
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #3131.
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3560 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 889-2188
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 889-2188
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #3232.
David B Crane Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Shell Edge Dr
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5400
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5400
Grades: K-3
| 333 students
Rank: #3333.
Northeast College Preparatory High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 Fernwood Pk
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 324-9273
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 324-9273
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #3434.
Paddy Hill Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3700
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3700
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #3535.
James Monroe Upper School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
164 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1530
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
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Rochester, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
242 W Main St
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 325-6934
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 325-6934
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
750 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5200
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
71 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 621-5910
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 621-5910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3730
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3730
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Canterbury Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
115 Canterbury Rd
Rochester, NY 14607
Rochester, NY 14607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Grades: 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
Grades: K-8
| 1,105 students
Day Care Treatment (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
200 Alcott Rd
Rochester, NY 14626
Rochester, NY 14626
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 262-8850
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 262-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
2350 Ridge Rd E
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1400
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 596 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3720
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3725
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3725
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
200 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 463-4100
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 463-4100
Grades: 7-10
| 1,038 students
180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-2110
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Linden Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
223 Linden St
Rochester, NY 14620
Rochester, NY 14620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Monroe County Childrens Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
355 Westfall Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
Rochester, NY 14620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nester Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
260 Nester St
Rochester, NY 14621
Rochester, NY 14621
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1010 English Rd
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 966-3600
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 966-3600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Preschool-parent Program Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
30 Hart St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 328-3360
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 328-3360
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Roc Achieve Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
14 Mark St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 471-6219
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 471-6219
Grades: 5-8
| 370 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
1020 Maple St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 454-5000
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 454-5000
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
655 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
85 Hillside Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 473-1533
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 473-1533
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
353 Congress Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 325-6738
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 325-6738
Grades: 3-6
| 132 students
54 Oakman St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-2920
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-2920
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
85 Adams St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 454-3525
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 454-3525
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
36 Otis St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 254-3836
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 254-3836
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
353 Congress Avenue
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 328-0037
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 328-0037
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
279 W Ridge Rd
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-4472
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-4472
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
1305 Lyell Ave
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 458-4200
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 458-4200
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, NY include Brighton High School, Eastridge Senior High School and Rochester Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester, NY?
109 public schools are located in Rochester, NY.
What percentage of students in Rochester, NY go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester, NY?
Rochester, NY public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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