For the 2026 school year, there are 103 public schools serving 55,791 students in Rochester, NY (there are 47 private schools, serving 7,605 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, NY are Brighton High School, Briarwood School and Eastridge Senior High 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 35% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 Winton Rd S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Allen Creek School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3188 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 267-1202
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 267-1202
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Listwood School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 List Ave
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1640
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1640
Gr: K-3 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Irondequoit High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-7351
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-7351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Twelve Corners Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2643 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Brookview School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Brookview Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1630
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1630
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Colebrook Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-3450
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-3450
Gr: 3-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Indian Landing Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 Landing Rd N
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 249-6900
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 249-6900
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Athena High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-4000
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Seneca School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4143 St Paul Blvd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1620
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1620
Gr: K-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Dake Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-2140
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-2140
Gr: 7-9 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 342-4032
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 342-4032
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Southlawn School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Rawlinson Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-5070
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-5070
Gr: K-3 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
David B Crane Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Shell Edge Dr
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5400
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5400
Gr: K-3 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Northfield Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-1330
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-1330
Gr: 4-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
School Without Walls
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Rochester Early College International High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Adams St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 324-9010
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 324-9010
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
French Road Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
488 French Rd
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5140
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5140
Gr: 3-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 Vollmer Pky
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5430
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5430
Gr: K-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Colebrook School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Colebrook Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1600
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1600
Gr: K-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Paddy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3700
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3700
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2424.
Genesee Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
657 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Rochester Prep Charter School 1
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Gr: K-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Gates Chili High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Vertus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Rochester Prep Charter School 3
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 St Jacob St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 268-5110
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 268-5110
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Island Cottage Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3000
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3131.
Florence Brasser School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Coldwater Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-1880
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-1880
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3232.
Athena Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-8800
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
Rochester Prep Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
432 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Gr: K-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Pine Brook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 English Rd
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 966-4600
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 966-4600
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Gates Chili Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Rochester, New York 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
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%
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%
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%
Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1020 Maple St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 454-5000
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 454-5000
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
655 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
85 Hillside Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 473-1533
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 473-1533
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
353 Congress Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 325-6738
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 325-6738
Gr: 3-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
190 Reynolds St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 235-2820
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 235-2820
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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, Briarwood School and Eastridge Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
103 public schools are located in Rochester.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rochester include: School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune vs. Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School, Iroquois Middle School vs. Rogers Middle School, Rogers Middle School vs. Iroquois Middle School
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