Best 19th Ward Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 997 students in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 19th Ward are School 29-adlai E Stevenson and School 16-john Walton Spencer. 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 29-adlai E Stevenson
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
88 Kirkland Rd
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-8228
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
School 16-john Walton Spencer
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Post Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 235-1272
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY include School 29-adlai E Stevenson and School 16-john Walton Spencer.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester?
3 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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