Schools and Students

48 PreK Sites:
25 schools and 23 community-based organizations

39 Total Schools:
24 elementary, 14 secondary, 1 K-12

24 schools are PreK - 6

5 schools are 7 - 8

1 school is 6 - 8

1 school is 7 - 12

1 school is K - 12

7 schools are 9 - 12

5 Alternative Programs

School Year 2024 Enrollments

MISSION
We cultivate a culture of academic excellence for all and a community of empathy, equity, and accountability that empowers students to succeed beyond graduation.

VISION
Activating dreams and unlocking potential.

Spanish/English Bilingual Education; Bilingual Dual Language Programs – One Way & Two Way; Transitional Bilingual Programs; English as a New Language (ENL) for English Language Learners (ELL); Newcomers Programs: Rochester International Academy; Alternative Education Programs; Adult Education Programs.

Black or African American: 47.2%
Hispanic: 35.7%
White: 8.5%
Asian: 3.1%
Other: 5.5%

Average academic class sizes:
K-6: 20 students
7-8: 19 students
9-12: 23 students

In March 2025, the Rochester Board of Education selected Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as Superintendent, effective July 1. Dr. Eric Jay Rosser is an accomplished educational leader with over 24 years of experience in school turnaround, educational leadership, and operational management, driven by a lifelong mission to create high-quality educational opportunities for all students. Renowned for his ability to design and implement transformative strategies, he has a proven track record of coaching educational leaders, improving instructional outcomes, and driving student success through innovative support initiatives.

Number of employees: 5,386
Median teacher salary: $71,997
Median # years teacher experience: 10.76