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Best Public Schools in Rochester, NY


At a glance
105
Schools
56,151
Students
27
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedBrighton High School82nd of 1,234 New York high schools
Biggest riser
Discovery Charter School up 631 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
East Lower School 7.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
28 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Rochester, New York is home to 100 schools, including 65 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 19 high schools, and 5 alternative schools, spanning across various districts such as the Rochester City School District, Brighton Central School District, and Greece Central School District.

The data reveals a stark disparity in performance between the high-achieving suburban districts like Brighton and the lower-performing Rochester City district. Schools like Brighton High School and Twelve Corners Middle School consistently rank among the top in the state, with high proficiency rates and graduation/low dropout rates. In contrast, many Rochester City schools struggle with low proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates.

However, some charter schools like Rochester Prep Charter School 1 and Discovery Charter School are outperforming traditional public schools, particularly in Math. This suggests charter schools may be providing valuable educational alternatives in the city. Overall, addressing inequities and replicating the successes of the top-performing schools will be crucial for improving educational outcomes across Rochester.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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