Best Rochester Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 743 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 score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 49% (versus the 55% 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Rochester, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Rochester Area Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500

Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Rochester Middle School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
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540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500

Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #33.

Rochester High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
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540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500

Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

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Rochester, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Rochester Area Middle School (Closed 2009)

540 Reno Street
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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).