For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,186 students in the neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Pearl Meigs Monroe are School Without Walls, James Monroe Upper School and Monroe Lower School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Without Walls
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
480 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
James Monroe Upper School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
164 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1530
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Lower School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
164 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1530
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1530
Grades: 7-8
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester, NY include School Without Walls, James Monroe Upper School and Monroe Lower School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Pearl Meigs Monroe, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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