Top School Districts in the Greater Rochester Area
Part of the family-friendly nature of living in the Finger Lakes area is the superior choices for school districts. Learn about the top school districts in and around the Greater Rochester area. With so many fantastic options for public education, you'll have plenty of options for places to move with great schools.
Rochester
Brighton Central School District
The Brighton Central School District is a top-rated public school district located in Rochester, NY. It has about 3,800 students in grades PK, and K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Notable Rankings for 2023
#1 in Best School Districts in the Greater Rochester area by Niche.com
#14 of 672 in Best School Districts in New York by Niche.com
#15 of 686 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York by Niche.com
#749 in Best High Schools in America for Brighton High School by U.S. News and World Report
#79 in Best New York High Schools for Brighton High School by U.S. News and World Report
Schools in the Brighton Central School District
Elementary Schools: French Road Elementary, Council Rock Primary School
Middle Schools: Twelve Corners Middle School
High School: Brighton High School
Webster
Webster Central School District
The Webster Central School District is an outstanding public school district located in Webster, NY. This is one of our favorite areas to build brand-new family homes in the Finger Lakes. It has over 8,300 students in grades PK, and K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Notable Rankings for 2023
Schools in the Webster Central School District
Elementary Schools: Plank Road North Elementary School, Plank Road South Elementary School, Klem Road North Elementary School, DeWitt Road Elementary School, Klem Road South Elementary School, Schlegel Road Elementary School, State Road Elementary School
Middle Schools: Spry Middle School, Willink Middle School
High School: Thomas High School, Webster-Schroeder High School
Canandaigua
Canandaigua City School District
The Canandaigua City School District is a leading public school district located in Canandaigua, NY. It has just over 3,600 students in grades PK, and K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Notable Rankings for 2023
Schools in the Canandaigua City School District
Elementary Schools: Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School
Middle Schools: Canandaigua Middle School
High School: Canandaigua Academy
Victor
Victor Central School District
The Victor Central School District is an unparalleled public school district located in Victor, NY known for exceptional athletics. It has less than 4,500 students in grades PK, and K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
Notable Rankings for 2023
Schools in the Victor Central School District
Elementary Schools: Victor Primary School, Victor Intermediate School, Victor Early Childhood School
Middle Schools: Victor Junior High School
High School: Victor Senior High School
Fairport
Fairport Central School District
The Fairport Central School District is a highly-rated public school district located in Fairport, NY. It has nearly 6,000 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
Notable Rankings for 2023
Schools in the Fairport Central School District
Elementary Schools: Brooks Hill School, Jefferson Avenue Elementary School, Northside School, Dudley School
Middle Schools: Martha Brown Middle School, Johanna Perrin Middle School
High School: Fairport High School, Minerva Deland School
Ontario
Wayne Central School District
The Wayne Central School District is a small and reputable public school district located in Ontario, NY. It has just over 2,000 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
Notable Rankings for 2023
#1 in Best Places to Teach in Wayne County by Niche.com
#10 in District with the Best Teachers in the Rochester Area by Niche.com
#201 of 672 Best School Districts in New York by Niche.com
Schools in the Wayne Central School District
Elementary Schools: Ontario Elementary School, Ontario Primary School
Middle Schools: Wayne Central Middle School
High School: Wayne Senior High School
Pittsford
Pittsford Central School District
The Pittsford Central School District is an exceptional public school district located in Pittsford, NY. It has just over 5,500 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
Notable Rankings for 2023
#2 in Best School Districts in the Greater Rochester area by Niche.com
#19 of 672 Best School Districts in New York by Niche.com
#11 of 6674 Best School Districts for Athletes in New York by Niche.com
#310 in Best U.S. High Schools for Pittsford Sutherland High School by U.S. News and World Report
#36 in Best New York High Schools for Pittsford Sutherland High School by U.S. News and World Report
#127 in Best STEM High Schools for Pittsford Sutherland High School by U.S. News and World Report
#286 in Best U.S. High School for Pittsford-Mendon High School by U.S. News and World Report
#32 in Best New York High Schools for Pittsford-Mendon High School by U.S. News and World Report
Schools in the Pittsford Central School District
Elementary Schools: Jefferson Road Elementary School, Thornell Road School, Allen Creek School, Mendon Center Elementary School, Park Road School
Middle Schools: Barker Road Middle School
High School: Pittsford-Mendon High School, Pittsford Sutherland High School
Penfield
Penfield Central School District
The Penfield Central School District is a superior public school district located in Rochester, NY. It has just under 4,500 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. Penfield High is the biggest school in the Rochester area.
Notable Rankings for 2023
Schools in the Penfield Central School District
Elementary Schools: Scribner Road Elementary School, Cobbles Elementary School, Harris Hill Elementary School, Indian Landing Elementary School
Middle Schools: Bay Trail Middle School
High School: Penfield Senior High School
Honeoye Falls
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District
The Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District is a top-rated public school district located in Honeoye Falls, NY. It has a little over 2,000 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1
Notable Rankings for 2023
Schools in the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District
Elementary Schools: Manor Intermediate School, Lima Elementary School
Middle Schools: Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School
High School: Honeoye Falls-Lima Senior High School
West Irondequoit
West Irondequoit Central School District
The West Irondequoit Central School District is a top-notch public school district located in Rochester, NY. IAs the largest district in Monroe County, New York, it has about 3,600 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
Notable Rankings for 2023
Schools in the West Irondequoit Central School District
Elementary Schools: Southlawn School, Seneca School, Rogers Middle School, Iroquois Middle School, Colebrook School, Briarwood School, Listwood Elementary School, Brookview School
Middle Schools: Dake Junior High School
High School: Irondequoit High School
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