For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 743 students in Rochester, PA (there are , serving 20 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Rochester, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, PA are Rochester Area Elementary School, Rochester High School and Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rochester, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, PA include Rochester Area Elementary School, Rochester High School and Rochester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
3 public schools are located in Rochester.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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