Top 5 Best Rochester Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,150 students in Rochester, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, WA are Rochester High School, Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rochester, WA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19800 Carper Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Mound Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 James Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Grades: 3-5
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
H.e.a.r.t. High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
10140 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Primary School
Magnet School
7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Grades: PK-2
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Virtual Academy
Magnet School
10140 Highway 12 Sw #7 & 8
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, WA include Rochester High School, Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
6 public schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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