These are some of the top-rated public schools in Rochester based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Rochester at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Rochester City School District
22,820 students | ROCHESTER, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 49 schools -
Greece Central School District
10,242 students | ROCHESTER, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 17 schools -
West Irondequoit Central School District
3,641 students | ROCHESTER, NY
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 10 schools -
Pittsford Central School District
5,548 students | PITTSFORD, NY
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 9 schools -
Rush-Henrietta Central School District
5,620 students | HENRIETTA, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 9 schools -
Gates-Chili Central School District
3,730 students | ROCHESTER, NY
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 6 schools -
Penfield Central School District
4,679 students | ROCHESTER, NY
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 6 schools -
East Irondequoit Central School District
2,782 students | ROCHESTER, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 6 schools -
Churchville-Chili Central School District
3,860 students | CHURCHVILLE, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 5 schools -
Brighton Central School District
3,461 students | ROCHESTER, NY
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 4 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Rochester
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Parent / Guardian
October 20, 2025
As a parent of a student with ASD, social anxiety and ADHD I can tell you that the high school has been wonderful. The councilor we have worked with for two years is engaged, experienced and actively... More
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Brighton High School
Current student
October 14, 2025
The BEST school EVER!! Verbal fights break out (sometimes), but are properly handled by adults. Our assistant principal is the BEST! He is very calm and understanding but fairly solves the problem.
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Rogers Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 05, 2025
Went here, was taught in the special ed classes due to my autism and learning disabilities. In seventh grade, my teacher threw my pencils out the window, because I was tapping it on a table. Also, in... More
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Athena Middle School
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