For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,540 students in 14605, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 14605, NY are School 53 Montessori Academy, School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne and School 22-lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14605 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14605, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14605, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 53 Montessori Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Scio St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-0935
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-0935
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Scio St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 288-3654
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 288-3654
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
School 58-world Of Inquiry School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 University Ave
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6170
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 Clinton Ave N
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-7828
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-7828
Gr: PK-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
14605, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 student Minority enrollment: 98%
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
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%
Young Mothers Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
30 Hart St4th Fl
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 454-1095
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 454-1095
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 14605, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 14605, NY include School 53 Montessori Academy, School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne and School 22-lincoln School.
How many public preschools are located in 14605?
5 public preschools are located in 14605.
What is the racial composition of students in 14605?
14605 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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