For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,283 students in 14612, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14612, NY are Paddy Hill Elementary School, Athena Middle School and Arcadia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14612 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14612, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14612, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paddy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3700
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3700
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Athena Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-8800
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Island Cottage Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3300
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3300
Grades: 5-8
| 686 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 Kirk Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-4200
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-4200
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3900
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3900
Grades: 3-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
School 42-abelard Reynolds
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-4330
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-4330
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
14612, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14612, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14612, NY include Paddy Hill Elementary School, Athena Middle School and Arcadia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14612?
6 public elementary schools are located in 14612.
What is the racial composition of students in 14612?
14612 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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