Rochester City School District
School District · Rochester, New York
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
46
30 elem, 5 mid, 10 high
Enrollment
22,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
46
30 elem, 5 mid, 10 high
Enrollment
22,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#598 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$34,307
+$6,527 vs New York median
District size
22,164 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Rochester City School District ranks #598 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Rochester City School District's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 45 schools. Its top-rated schools are School 15-Children's School of Rochester (the) (7.4/10), Rochester Early College International High School (7.3/10), and East Upper High School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rochester City School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rochester City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rochester City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (45 of 46). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School 15-Children's School of Rochester (the) | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Rochester Early College International High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | East Upper High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | School 16-John Walton Spencer | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | School 46-Charles Carroll | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | School of the Arts | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | School 54-Flower City Community School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Franklin Lower School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Northeast College Preparatory High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | School 28-Henry Hudson | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 46 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rochester City School District
Rochester City School District is a Rochester, New York school district serving 46 schools.The district educates 22,164 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. District-level spending was $34,307 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Rochester City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is School 15-Children's School of Rochester (the), which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Rochester City School District students show an average math proficiency of 20.0% and ELA proficiency of 20.9%.
The district includes 30 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rochester City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rochester City School District with test data.
Schools in Rochester City School District
46 schoolsElementary Schools30
Middle Schools5
High Schools10
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Rochester
- Total Enrollment
- 22,164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,132
- District spending per student
- $34,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rochester City School District?
Rochester City School District has 46 schools in total — 30 elementary, 5 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rochester City School District?
The average composite rating for Rochester City School District is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rochester City School District?
Rochester City School District's district-level spending was $34,307 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rochester City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rochester City School District is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rochester City School District?
School 15-Children's School of Rochester (the) is the highest-rated school in Rochester City School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Rochester City School District?
Across schools in Rochester City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rochester City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Rochester City School District has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 46 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 20.9%
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.
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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.
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