For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,532 students in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 19th Ward are Rochester Prep Charter School 1, Rochester Prep Charter School 2 and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Prep Charter School 1
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Gr: K-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Prep Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
432 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Gr: K-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Dr David And Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Post Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 235-1272
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 235-1272
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY include Rochester Prep Charter School 1, Rochester Prep Charter School 2 and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester?
the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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