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Best Rochester Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 82 public elementary schools serving 39,443 students in Rochester, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NY are Briarwood School, Allen Creek School and Listwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rochester, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
215 Briarwood Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1610
Gr: PK-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Allen Creek School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3188 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 267-1202
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Listwood School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 List Ave
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1640
Gr: K-3 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Twelve Corners Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2643 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Brookview School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Brookview Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1630
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Colebrook Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-3450
Gr: 3-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Indian Landing Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
702 Landing Rd N
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 249-6900
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Seneca School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4143 St Paul Blvd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1620
Gr: K-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 342-4032
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Southlawn School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
455 Rawlinson Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-5070
Gr: K-3 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
David B Crane Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Shell Edge Dr
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5400
Gr: K-3 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
219 Northfield Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-1330
Gr: 4-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
French Road Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
488 French Rd
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5140
Gr: 3-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Vollmer Pky
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-5430
Gr: K-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Colebrook School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 Colebrook Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1600
Gr: K-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Paddy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3700
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Genesee Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
657 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Rochester Prep Charter School 1
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Gr: K-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3560 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 889-2188
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Rochester Prep Charter School 3
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85 St Jacob St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 268-5110
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Florence Brasser School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Coldwater Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-1880
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
Athena Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2323.
Rochester Prep Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Gr: K-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Pine Brook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 English Rd
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 966-4600
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Gates Chili Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Paul Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
571 Paul Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-2144
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2727.
School 23-francis Parker
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Barrington St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-5099
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Craig Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Craig Hill Dr
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 966-4500
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Brookside Elementary School Campus
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1144 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 966-4800
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Walt Disney School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Coldwater Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-3151
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3131.
East Irondequoit Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Densmore Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 339-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Island Cottage Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3300
Gr: 5-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Kirk Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-4200
Gr: K-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Neil Armstrong School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3273 Lyell Rd
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 247-3190
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Olympia High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1139 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NY include Briarwood School, Allen Creek School and Listwood School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rochester?
82 public elementary schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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