Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 53 Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rochester, NY, covering approximately 37.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 53 Montessori Academy's student population of 306 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
School 53 Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 53 Montessori Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3988 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
66%
15%
White
7%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 53 Montessori Academy's ranking?
School 53 Montessori Academy is ranked #3988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 53 Montessori Academy often compared to?
School 53 Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like School 23-francis Parker, Genesee Community Charter School, School 58-world Of Inquiry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 53 Montessori Academy?
306 students attend School 53 Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of School 53 Montessori Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 53 Montessori Academy?
School 53 Montessori Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 53 Montessori Academy offer ?
School 53 Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 53 Montessori Academy part of?
School 53 Montessori Academy is part of Rochester City School District.
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