Best Schools in Rochester, WI
Rochester, WI has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,615 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Rochester exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rochester, WI
The top high schools in Rochester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford Uhs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students
2. Burlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rochester, WI
The top middle schools in Rochester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fox River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford Graded J1 School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
2. Nettie E Karcher School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rochester, WI
The top elementary schools in Rochester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Cape Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cape School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 201 Students
2. Waller Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 286 Students
3. Dr Edward G Dyer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 398 Students
4. Woodfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford Graded J1 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
5. Trailside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford Graded J1 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rochester, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rochester, WI has a total population of 3,910 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rochester, WI
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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rochester, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rochester, WI.
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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rochester, WI
How many schools are in Rochester, WI?
Rochester, WI has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,615 students in total.
How do schools in Rochester perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Rochester score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Rochester exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rochester?
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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