Best Public Schools in Rochester, WA

The Rochester School District in Washington operates five public schools serving about 2,175 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a community with high economic need.

Among the schools, Rochester Middle School is the highest-ranked, performing better than most middle schools in the state, while Rochester High School achieves a strong graduation rate of 88.5%, above the state average. The district invests heavily in early learning, with Rochester Primary School having the most funding per student and smallest class sizes. In contrast, H.E.A.R.T. High School, the small alternative school, faces significant challenges with very low graduation and high dropout rates.

Overall, the district's test scores in English, math, and science are slightly below state averages, with math proficiency being a particular area for improvement, especially at the high school level. Grand Mound Elementary shows a typical pattern for the district. While the traditional schools perform consistently around the state average, the data highlights a notable performance gap between the comprehensive high school and the alternative high school within the same district.