Best Lyell Otis Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,759 students in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Lyell Otis are Edison Career And Technology High School and School 54-flower City Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Career And Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
School 54-flower City Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Otis St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 254-2080
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY include Edison Career And Technology High School and School 54-flower City Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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