For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 749 students in Rochester, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Rochester, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, PA are Rochester Area Elementary School, Rochester Middle School and Rochester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Rochester High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rochester, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rochester, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, PA include Rochester Area Elementary School, Rochester Middle School and Rochester High School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
3 public schools are located in Rochester.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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