Rochester Prep Charter School 3

85 St Jacob St
Rochester, NY 14621
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rochester Prep Charter School 3 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rochester Prep Charter School 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Rochester Prep Charter School 3's student population of 619 students has grown by 134% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 766% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Rochester Prep Charter School 3 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Prep Charter School 3 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3209 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
32%
46%
32%
49%
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
72%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rochester Prep Charter School 3 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rochester Prep Charter School 3's ranking?
Rochester Prep Charter School 3 is ranked #3209 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Rochester Prep Charter School 3 often compared to?
Rochester Prep Charter School 3is often viewed alongside schools like Rochester Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Rochester Prep Charter School 3?
619 students attend Rochester Prep Charter School 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Rochester Prep Charter School 3 students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Prep Charter School 3?
Rochester Prep Charter School 3 has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rochester Prep Charter School 3 offer ?
Rochester Prep Charter School 3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Prep Charter School 3 part of?
Rochester Prep Charter School 3 is part of Rochester Prep Charter School 3 School District.
In what neighborhood is Rochester Prep Charter School 3 located?
Rochester Prep Charter School 3 is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Group 14621.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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