Photo: Andreas F. Borchert · CC BY-SA 4.0Brighton’s public schools outscore 77% of New York districts
Math proficiency in Brighton’s districts is 61%, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Brighton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Brighton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1103 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Brighton’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 61% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Brighton Central spends $25,960 per student and Rush-Henrietta Central $24,956, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
McQuaid Jesuit (private), Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women (private), The Harley School (private), Seton Catholic School (private), Destiny Christian School and Preschool (private), Westfall Academy Icr (private), Montessori School of Rochester (private) and Hillel Community Day School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Brighton’s grade
A−: better than 77% of New York school districts, #134 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Brighton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Brighton
Floyd S Winslow Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 505 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Henrietta
Kindergarten in Brighton
Council Rock Primary School
Grades K–2 · 743 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
1st grade in Brighton
Council Rock Primary School
Grades K–2 · 743 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
2nd grade in Brighton
Council Rock Primary School
Grades K–2 · 743 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
3rd grade in Brighton
French Road Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 743 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
4th grade in Brighton
French Road Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 743 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
5th grade in Brighton
French Road Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 743 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
6th grade in Brighton
Twelve Corners Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 759 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
7th grade in Brighton
Twelve Corners Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 759 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
8th grade in Brighton
Twelve Corners Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 759 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
9th grade in Brighton
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,164 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
10th grade in Brighton
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,164 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Brighton runs its own schools through grade 12 (Rush-Henrietta Central School District). From grade K, students attend the Brighton Central School District. Parts of Brighton (14%, 6% and 5% of its land) are served by Penfield Central, Wheatland-Chili Central and Pittsford Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Brighton
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Brighton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Brighton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | A− | Rush-Henrietta Central PK–12 · Brighton Central K–12 |
| Penfield | A− | Webster Central PK–12 · Penfield Central K–12 |
| Rochester | D− | Rochester City |
| Chili | B | Wheatland-Chili Central PK–12 · Churchville-Chili Central PK–12 |
| Henrietta | B+ | Rush-Henrietta Central |
| Pittsford | A | Pittsford Central |
| Irondequoit | B | East Irondequoit Central PK–12 · West Irondequoit Central PK–12 |
Every school in Brighton
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Brighton’s schools
Are Brighton’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Brighton children attend outscore 77% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #134 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Brighton in?
Two districts: Rush-Henrietta Central School District runs grades PK–12, and Brighton Central School District runs grades K–12.
Where do Brighton kids go to high school?
Brighton High School in Rochester, with 1,164 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Brighton’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Rush-Henrietta Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Brighton spend per student?
$25,960 in Brighton Central School District and $24,956 in Rush-Henrietta Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Brighton?
Yes: McQuaid Jesuit (catholic · all-boys, grades 6–12, 741 students), Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women (catholic · all-girls, grades 6–12, 612 students), The Harley School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 516 students), Seton Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 198 students), Destiny Christian School and Preschool (religious, grades PK–8, 100 students), Westfall Academy Icr (religious, grades PK–5, 82 students), Montessori School of Rochester (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 57 students) and Hillel Community Day School (religious, grades PK–5, 35 students).
Parents talk
What Brighton families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.