Best Rochester Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 516 students in Rochester, PA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, PA are Rochester Area Elementary School and Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rochester, PA public elementary schools have an score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

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%

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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 elementary schools in Rochester, PA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, PA include Rochester Area Elementary School and Rochester Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Rochester?

2 public elementary schools are located in Rochester.

What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?

Rochester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).