For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,081 students in 14608, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 14608, NY are Rochester Early College International High School, School 19-dr Charles T Lunsford and School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14608 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14608, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14608, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
School 5-john Williams
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Plymouth Ave
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 325-2255
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 325-2255
Gr: PK-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Edgerton Park
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 324-5223
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 324-5223
Gr: 7-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
14608, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
85 Adams St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 454-3525
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 454-3525
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
15 Costar St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 227-0190
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 227-0190
Gr: PK-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14608, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14608, NY include Rochester Early College International High School, School 19-dr Charles T Lunsford and School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne.
How many public schools are located in 14608?
5 public schools are located in 14608.
What is the racial composition of students in 14608?
14608 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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