For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,409 students in Rochester, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, IN are Caston Elementary School, George M Riddle Elementary School and Rochester Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
George M Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Gr: 2-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Gr: 5-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Gr: 8-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Caston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Gr: 6-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rochester, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, IN include Caston Elementary School, George M Riddle Elementary School and Rochester Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
6 public schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rochester include: Caston Jr-sr High School vs. Rochester Community High School, Columbia Elementary School vs. Caston Elementary School, Rochester Community High School vs. Caston Jr-sr High School
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