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Best Rochester Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 34 public middle schools serving 20,994 students in Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rochester, NY are Twelve Corners Middle School, Dake Junior High School and True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Rochester, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twelve Corners Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2643 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Dake Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-2140
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Gr: K-12 | 1,313 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Rochester Prep Charter School 3
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85 St Jacob St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 268-5110
Gr: K-7 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
True North Rochester Prep-west Camp
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Gates Chili Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
School Of The Arts
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Prince St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 242-7682
Gr: 7-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
East Irondequoit Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Densmore Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Olympia High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1139 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,087 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Odyssey Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
School 19-dr Charles T Lunsford
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Seward St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 328-7454
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Young Women's College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-0320
Gr: 7-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-1003
Gr: 5-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Zimbrich St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-6170
Gr: K-12 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
School 28-henry Hudson
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 482-4836
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
East Lower School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Seneca Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 266-0331
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Anna Murray-douglass Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
999 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 461-3280
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 463-4100
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Gr: K-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Leadership For Young Men
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 324-7760
Gr: 7-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
School 58-world Of Inquiry School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 University Ave
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
School 5-john Williams
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Plymouth Ave
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 325-2255
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Monroe Lower School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1530
Gr: 7-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
University Preparatory Charter School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 672-1280
Gr: 6-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Northwest College Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Fernwood Pk
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 324-9289
Gr: 7-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Adams St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 454-3525
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Clifford Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 325-6945
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
School 8-roberto Clemente
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 St Paul St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 262-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
School 17-enrico Fermi
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
158 Orchard St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 436-2560
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
545 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14610
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-9 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Rochester, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Center At Lofton (Closed 2005)
242 W Main St
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 325-6934
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Apollo Middle School (Closed 2014)
750 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5200
Barnard Elementary School (Closed 2004)
71 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 621-5910
Bioscience & Health Career High School At Franklin (Closed 2014)
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Canterbury Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
115 Canterbury Rd
Rochester, NY 14607
Charlotte High School (Closed 2018)
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students
Charter School Of Science & Technical (Closed 2006)
Charter School
690 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 454-0100
Gr: K-8 | 1,105 student Minority enrollment: 98%
Day Care Treatment (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
200 Alcott Rd
Rochester, NY 14626
Dr Freddie Thomas High School (Closed 2016)
180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 262-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Dr Walter Cooper Academy (Closed 2024)
353 Congress Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 324-2010
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Eastridge Junior High School (Closed 2004)
2350 Ridge Rd E
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 596 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Finger Lakes Ddso High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
620 Westfall Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 241-5711
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Florence S. Brown Pre-k Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
500 Webster Avenue
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-2410
Franklin Lower School (Closed 2024)
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-9760
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Franklin Upper School (Closed 2024)
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Global Media Arts High School At Franklin (Closed 2014)
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3720
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Integrated Arts And Technology High School (Closed 2023)
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Gr: 7-12
International Finance & Economic Development High School At (Closed 2014)
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3725
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
James Madison High School - Excellence (Closed 2006)
200 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 463-4100
Gr: 7-10 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
John Marshall High School (Closed 2014)
180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Linden Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
223 Linden St
Rochester, NY 14620
Monroe County Childrens Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
355 Westfall Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
Nester Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
260 Nester St
Rochester, NY 14621
Parkland Elementary School Campus (Closed 2014)
1010 English Rd
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 966-3600
Pine Brook Elementary School (Closed 2024)
2300 English Rd
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 966-4600
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Preschool-parent Program Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
30 Hart St
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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rochester Chldrn & Youth Svcs High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1111 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1048
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1020 Maple St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 454-5000
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rochester Stem High School (Closed 2016)
655 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
School 1-martin B Anderson (Closed 2018)
85 Hillside Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 473-1533
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
School 14-chester Dewey (Closed 2012)
353 Congress Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 325-6738
Gr: 3-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
School 2-clara Barton (Closed 2024)
190 Reynolds St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 235-2820
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
School 20-henry Lomb School (Closed 2023)
54 Oakman St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-2920
Gr: PK-6
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rochester, NY include Twelve Corners Middle School, Dake Junior High School and True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rochester?
34 public middle schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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