For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,056 students in Rochester, IN (there are , serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Rochester, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN are Caston Elementary School, George M Riddle Elementary School and Rochester Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
George M Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Grades: 2-4
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Grades: 5-7
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Grades: 8-12
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Caston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Grades: PK-1
| 306 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IN include Caston Elementary School, George M Riddle Elementary School and Rochester Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
6 public schools are located in Rochester.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rochester include: Caston Jr-sr High School vs. Rochester Community High School, Columbia Elementary School vs. Caston Elementary School, Caston Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
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