Best 14612 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,398 students in 14612, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 443 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 14612, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14612, NY are Athena High School, Paddy Hill Elementary School and Arcadia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14612 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14612, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14612, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athena High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Paddy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3700
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Island Cottage Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Athena Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Island Cottage Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3300
Gr: 5-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Kirk Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-4200
Gr: K-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3900
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
School 42-abelard Reynolds
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-4330
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 14612 New York

14612, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Gr: 7-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 14612, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14612, NY include Athena High School, Paddy Hill Elementary School and Arcadia High School.
How many public schools are located in 14612?
8 public schools are located in 14612.
What percentage of students in 14612 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 14612 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14612?
14612 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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