For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,111 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 18% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14609, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vertus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
East Upper High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
East Irondequoit Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Densmore Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1400
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #44.
Laurelton-pardee Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Pardee Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1370
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1370
Grades: 3-5
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
School 52-frank Fowler Dow
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Farmington Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9614
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9614
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
East Lower School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
School 33-john James Audubon
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Webster Ave
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9290
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-9290
Grades: PK-6
| 889 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 Helendale Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1330
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1330
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
14609, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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