Rise Community School

RISE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a regular public elementary school located in the heart of Rochester, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, RISE offers a nurturing environment with an enrollment of 341 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention. The dedicated teaching staff includes 33 full-time equivalent teachers who work tirelessly to support the academic and social needs of their pupils.

While RISE's current academic performance places it in the lower ranks among New York state schools—holding a MySchoolScout Rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranking at #4020 out of 4758 statewide, with just 16% proficiency in ELA/Reading and 8% proficiency in Math—the school is committed to continuous improvement and student development. With room for academic growth, RISE Community School focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential. Located in the dynamic city of Rochester, RISE Community School benefits from being part of a vibrant mid-size urban setting where diverse cultural experiences and community resources are readily available to its students and families.

While current test scores at Rise Community School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.