For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,016 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Downtown is School 58-world Of Inquiry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 58-world Of Inquiry School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 University Ave
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6170
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester, NY include School 58-world Of Inquiry School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Rochester public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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