For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,692 students in Rochester, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Rochester, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN are Rochester Community High School, Rochester Community Middle School and George M Riddle Elementary 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 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Grades: 8-12
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Grades: 5-7
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
George M Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Grades: 2-4
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Grades: PK-1
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN include Rochester Community High School, Rochester Community Middle School and George M Riddle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester, IN?
4 public schools are located in Rochester, IN.
What percentage of students in Rochester, IN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Rochester, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester, IN?
Rochester, IN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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