For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 648 students in the neighborhood of Brown Square, Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public school in Brown Square is School 5-john Williams. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brown Square, Rochester, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Brown Square, Rochester, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 5-john Williams
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Plymouth Ave
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 325-2255
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 325-2255
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brown Square, Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brown Square, Rochester, NY include School 5-john Williams.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brown Square, Rochester?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brown Square, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brown Square, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Brown Square, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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