Best Schools in Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY has a total of 363 schools including 105 high schools, 55 middle schools and 194 elementary schools. A total of 162,881 students attend Rochester, NY schools. On average, schools in Rochester score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rochester greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY has 105 high schools with 56,203 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rochester score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rochester greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pittsford-mendon High School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students
2. Pittsford Sutherland High School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
3. Thomas High School
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Webster Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1258 Students
4. Brighton High School
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Brighton Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1243 Students
5. Victor Senior High School
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Victor Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1320 Students
6. Canandaigua Academy
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Canandaigua City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1082 Students
7. Honeoye Falls-lima Senior High School
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Honeoye Falls-lima Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students
8. Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
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Palmyra-macedon Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 605 Students
9. Marcus Whitman High School
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Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
10. Penn Yan Academy
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Penn Yan Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY has 55 middle schools with 27,745 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rochester score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rochester exceed expectations.
1. Iroquois Middle School
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West Irondequoit Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 410 Students
2. Calkins Road Middle School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
3. Honeoye Falls-lima Middle School
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Honeoye Falls-lima Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 470 Students
4. Mary K Vollmer Elementary School
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Rush-henrietta Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 681 Students
5. Barker Road Middle School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
6. Rogers Middle School
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West Irondequoit Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 447 Students
7. Victor Junior High School
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Victor Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 658 Students
8. Bay Trail Middle School
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Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1113 Students
9. Emma E Sherman Elementary School
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Rush-henrietta Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 564 Students
10. Victor Intermediate School
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Victor Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 919 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY has 194 elementary schools with 72,781 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rochester score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rochester exceed expectations.
1. Scribner Road Elementary School
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Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
2. Park Road School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
3. Thornell Road School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
4. Mendon Center Elementary School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 645 Students
5. Harris Hill Elementary School
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Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
6. Jefferson Road School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
7. Manor Intermediate School
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Honeoye Falls-lima Central School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 607 Students
8. Allen Creek School
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Pittsford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
9. Cobbles Elementary School
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Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
10. Bloomfield Elementary School
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East Bloomfield Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rochester, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rochester, NY has a total population of 1,065,361 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rochester, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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