Best Schools in Pittsford, New York
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Pittsford?
Use this page to compare every school in Pittsford by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pittsford-mendon High School
High · Pittsford Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Pittsford Sutherland High School
High · Pittsford Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Thornell Road School
Elementary · Pittsford Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Pittsford for 2026 are Pittsford-mendon High School (8.9/10), Pittsford Sutherland High School (8.9/10), and Thornell Road School (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$343,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$343,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Pittsford
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsford-mendon High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Pittsford Sutherland High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Thornell Road School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Barker Road Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Park Road School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Calkins Road Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Mendon Center Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Jefferson Road School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | St Louis School | 4.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $144,832
- Median home value
- $343,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 90%
89% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Pittsford compares
New York rank
#74 of 475
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.3
above New York avg (6.2)
Median household income
$145k
155% of New York median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Pittsford, New York
Pittsford runs a single public school district with 8 ranked schools, and the overall numbers make it one of the more consistent systems parents will encounter. The district-wide average sits at 8.0 out of 10. More telling: 7 of those 8 ranked schools — 88% — score 7 or higher. That kind of system-wide floor matters when families are comparing school markets and want to know how much risk sits at the bottom of the range.
The elementary tier sets the city's performance pace. Thornell Road School leads all ranked schools in Pittsford with a score of 8.9. Park Road School (8.5) and Jefferson Road School (8.4) follow closely, and Mendon Center Elementary rounds out the top five at 8.2. Four of the five highest-ranked schools in the city are elementary — families with younger children step into the strongest part of the district first.
The high school picture holds. Pittsford Sutherland High School scores 8.2, placing it among the top five ranked schools in the city. That puts the high school on par with the leading elementaries, so students don't step into a weaker program as they advance. The tight range from top elementary to high school matters for families mapping out a full K–12 trajectory.
Because Pittsford is a single-district community, school assignment is determined by home address. Parents should confirm which attendance zone a prospective address falls into before committing — the gap between the top-ranked school (8.9) and the city average (8.0) is real and worth understanding at the neighborhood level. That said, only one of the 8 ranked schools scores below 7.0, which means families who don't land in a top-zone address are still not walking into a weak school. For parents who want strong academic performance across the full K–12 span with limited variance in outcomes, Pittsford delivers.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 506 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 432 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 649 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 4 | 496 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Louis School
Private
194 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 2 | 7 students · Pre-K–TK | — | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 673 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 612 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 933 students · 9th–12th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 888 students · 9th–12th | 8.9 |
Schools in Pittsford
Pittsford, New York · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$144,832
Median Home Value
$343,800
Median Rent
$1,676/mo
Population
33,361
College Educated
72%
Homeownership
90%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Community Profile
Pittsford has a median household income of $144,832. It is a well-educated community where 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $343,800, with a median rent of $1,676/month. The local poverty rate of 2.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in New York
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Pittsford, New York
How many schools are in Pittsford, New York?
Pittsford has 10 schools, including 8 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Pittsford, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pittsford is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Pittsford, New York?
The top-ranked school in Pittsford on MySchoolScout is Pittsford-mendon High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Pittsford, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Pittsford on MySchoolScout is Thornell Road School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Pittsford, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Pittsford on MySchoolScout is Barker Road Middle School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best high school in Pittsford, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Pittsford on MySchoolScout is Pittsford-mendon High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
How many school districts serve Pittsford, New York?
Pittsford is served by 1 school district: Pittsford Central School District.
What is the education level in Pittsford, New York?
According to Census data, 72% of adults in Pittsford have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Pittsford, New York?
The median household income in Pittsford is approximately $144,832 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Pittsford, New York?
Yes, Pittsford has 2 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Louis School with a score of 4.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pittsford, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pittsford is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pittsford, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.