For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,532 students in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 19th Ward are Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School, True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School and True North Rochester Prep-west Camp. 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 47%), 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Grades: K-12
| 1,313 students
Rank: #33.
True North Rochester Prep-west Camp
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
432 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Grades: K-12
| 821 students
Rank: #55.
School 29-adlai E Stevenson
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 Kirkland Rd
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-8228
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-8228
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Rank: #66.
School 16-john Walton Spencer
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Post Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 235-1272
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 235-1272
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
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 Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School, True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School and True North Rochester Prep-west Camp.
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 60% (majority Hispanic).
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