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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rochester Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,681 students in Rochester, MI (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,052 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Rochester, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). Rochester has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, MI are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Rochester Adams High School and Musson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Rochester, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Gr: 2-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Musson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
North Hill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1385 Mahaffy Ave
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Stoney Creek High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
University Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Croydon Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4325 Bannister Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Hugger Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5050 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
West Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Rochester High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
180 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Meadow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2350 Munster Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Reuther Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Long Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Allston Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Hamlin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
270 W Hamlin Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Hampton Cir
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Brooklands Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
490 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Crooks Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6700
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 1st St
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
John M Schultz Educational Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Diploma And Careers Institute
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(313) 575-3768
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 158:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rochester, MI?
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
24 public schools are located in Rochester.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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