Best 14621 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,675 students in 14621, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 160 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 14621, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14621, NY are Rochester Prep Charter School 3, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School and School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14621 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14621, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14621, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Zimbrich St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-6170
Gr: K-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Seneca Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 266-0331
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Clifford Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 325-6945
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School 8-roberto Clemente
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 St Paul St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 262-8888
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Padilla High School
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 467-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 14621, NY?
How many public schools are located in 14621?
6 public schools are located in 14621.
What percentage of students in 14621 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 14621 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14621?
14621 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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