Best Schools in Monroe County, NY
Monroe County, NY has 248 public schools (42 high, 34 middle, 142 elementary) serving 121,066 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Monroe County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monroe County, NY
The top high schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honeoye Falls-lima Senior High School
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Honeoye Falls-lima Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students
2. Pittsford-mendon High School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students
3. Pittsford Sutherland High School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
4. Avon High School
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Avon Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
5. Brighton High School
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Brighton Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1243 Students
6. Victor Senior High School
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Victor Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1320 Students
7. Fairport Senior High School
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Fairport Central School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1304 Students
8. Hilton High School
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Hilton Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1366 Students
9. Thomas High School
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Webster Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1258 Students
10. Penfield Senior High School
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Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, NY
The top middle schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merton Williams Middle School
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Hilton Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
2. Arcadia Middle School
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Greece Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 750 Students
3. Calkins Road Middle School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
4. Barker Road Middle School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
5. Honeoye Falls-lima Middle School
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Honeoye Falls-lima Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
6. Victor Junior High School
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Victor Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 658 Students
7. Martha Brown Middle School
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Fairport Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
8. Spry Middle School
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Webster Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
9. Willink Middle School
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Webster Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
10. Twelve Corners Middle School
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Brighton Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, NY
The top elementary schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thornell Road School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
2. Briarwood School
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West Irondequoit Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 152 Students
3. Monica B Leary Elementary School
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Rush-henrietta Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 481 Students
4. Manor Intermediate School
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Honeoye Falls-lima Central School District • Public • Grades 2 - 11 • 607 Students
5. Listwood School
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West Irondequoit Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 158 Students
6. Seneca School
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West Irondequoit Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 169 Students
7. Jefferson Road School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
8. Harris Hill Elementary School
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Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
9. Park Road School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
10. Brookview School
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West Irondequoit Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 151 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monroe County, NY has a total population of 759,443 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monroe County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Monroe County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe County, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Monroe County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monroe County, NY
How many schools are in Monroe County, NY?
Monroe County, NY has 248 public schools: 42 high schools, 34 middle schools and 142 elementary schools, serving 121,066 students in total.
How do schools in Monroe County perform on state tests?
On average, 248 schools in Monroe County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Monroe County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monroe County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Monroe County
15 places in Monroe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Rochester (76)
- Webster (11)
- Fairport (8)
- Pittsford (8)
- Spencerport (7)
- Brockport (5)
- Hilton (5)
- Penfield (5)
- Churchville (4)
- Henrietta (4)
- Honeoye Falls (3)
- East Rochester (2)
- Scottsville (2)
- West Henrietta (2)
- Rush (1)
School districts (16)
- Rochester City School District (45 schools)
- Greece Central School District (17 schools)
- Webster Central School District (11 schools)
- West Irondequoit Central School District (10 schools)
- Pittsford Central School District (9 schools)
- Rush-Henrietta Central School District (9 schools)
- Fairport Central School District (8 schools)
- East Irondequoit Central School District (6 schools)
- Gates Chili Central School District (6 schools)
- Penfield Central School District (6 schools)
- Spencerport Central School District (6 schools)
- Brockport Central School District (5 schools)
- Churchville-Chili Central School District (5 schools)
- Hilton Central School District (5 schools)
- Brighton Central School District (4 schools)
- Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District (4 schools)