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About school district data

School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.

Rochester City School District is the major district for students living in Rochester.

K-12 enrollment
Rochester City School District
0 15,950 31,900 2017 2021 2025 2017: 26,687 2018: 26,057 2019: 25,669 2020: 25,017 2021: 23,359 2022: 22,238 2023: 20,718 2024: 19,927 2025: 19,768 26,687 25,669 23,359 20,718 19,768
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Rochester and other districts in Monroe County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Rochester and other districts in Monroe County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Rochester residents, age 25 and older
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Rochester colleges
  • Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
    Rochester
  • Monroe Community College
    Rochester
  • Nazareth University
    Rochester
  • Roberts Wesleyan College
    Rochester
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
    Rochester
  • University of Rochester
    Rochester