For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,534 students in 14609, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 125 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 14609, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14609, NY are Vertus Charter School, East Upper High School and East Irondequoit Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14609 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14609, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14609, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
East Upper High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
East Irondequoit Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Densmore Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1400
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Laurelton-pardee Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Pardee Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1370
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1370
Gr: 3-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
School 52-frank Fowler Dow
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Farmington Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9614
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9614
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
East Lower School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
School 33-john James Audubon
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Webster Ave
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9290
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9290
Gr: PK-6 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Northwest College Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
940 Fernwood Pk
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 324-9289
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 324-9289
Gr: 7-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
220 Helendale Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1330
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1330
Gr: PK-2 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
14609, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14609, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14609, NY include Vertus Charter School, East Upper High School and East Irondequoit Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 14609?
9 public schools are located in 14609.
What percentage of students in 14609 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 14609 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14609?
14609 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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