Best Upper Falls Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,216 students in the neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Upper Falls are School 22-lincoln School and School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 22-lincoln School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
595 Upper Falls Blvd
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 467-7160
Gr: PK-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
485 Clinton Ave N
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-7828
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester, NY include School 22-lincoln School and School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Upper Falls, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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