For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,014 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public school in Downtown is School 58-world Of Inquiry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Downtown, Rochester, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 58-world Of Inquiry School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 University Ave
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6170
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 928 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY include School 58-world Of Inquiry School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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