For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,144 students in Rochester, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, WA are Rochester High School, Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19800 Carper Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Grand Mound Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7710 James Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Gr: 3-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
H.e.a.r.t. High School
Alternative School
10140 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Gr: PK-2 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rochester, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10140 Highway 12 Sw #7 & 8
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Gr: 6-8
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rochester, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rochester, WA include Rochester High School, Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
5 public schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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