For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,043 students in Rochester, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, MA are Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical and Rochester Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
476 North Avenue
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-8011
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-8011
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester Memorial
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Pine Street
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-2049
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-2049
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, MA include Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical and Rochester Memorial.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
2 public schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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