For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,027 students in Rochester, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, MA are Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical and Rochester Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
476 North Avenue
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-8011
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Memorial
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Pine Street
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-2049
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-2049
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rochester, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, MA include Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical and Rochester Memorial.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
2 public schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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