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Schools in Henrietta · Rush-Henrietta Central School District

Henrietta’s public schools outscore 70% of New York districts

In Henrietta, 59% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Henrietta, 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.

#199of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% 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.

Reading proficiency
52%
▲ 3 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
59%
▲ 12 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 4 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$25.0K
▼ 28% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.6
NY 11.2
Schools in town
11
5,153 students on the public path
In brief

Henrietta’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1094 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Henrietta’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 70% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 59% 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

The district spends $24,956 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then two middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

School of the Holy Childhood (private), The Norman Howard School (private) and Pinnacle Lutheran 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Henrietta’s grade

B+ Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 70% of New York school districts, #199 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 70%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1094)Better than 85%
Towns in Monroe County (19)Better than 58%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,381 test results and a graduating class of 396 could put Henrietta anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 86% of Henrietta’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,466 in math, 2,296 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Henrietta, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–33 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B+
7–92 schoolsDepends on your addressC+
10–12Rush-Henrietta Senior High SchoolRush-Henrietta Central School DistrictA

Henrietta’s public schools are run by Rush-Henrietta Central School District, which also serves Brighton and Rush. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Rush-Henrietta Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 5,596 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 11.6 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$24,956NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 48.9% · 2296 students tested
Math59%
State average 46.5% · 2466 students tested

Henrietta vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Henrietta’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HenriettaB+Rush-Henrietta Central
ChiliBWheatland-Chili Central PK–12 · Churchville-Chili Central PK–12
WheatlandBWheatland-Chili Central PK–12 · Caledonia-Mumford Central PK–12
PittsfordAPittsford Central
BrightonA−Rush-Henrietta Central PK–12 · Brighton Central K–12
MendonAHoneoye Falls-Lima Central
RushB+Rush-Henrietta Central

2 of the 6 neighbors share Rush-Henrietta Central with Henrietta, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Henrietta

11 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).

District schools in Henriettaby address
Floyd S Winslow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
B+
505 students14:1Rate it →
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Rochester
B+
392 students11:1Rate it →
David B Crane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Rochester
B−
376 students10:1Rate it →
Mary K Vollmer Elementary School
Middle · Grades 4–6 · West Henrietta
B−
700 students13:1Rate it →
Emma E Sherman Elementary School
Middle · Grades 4–6
C+
578 students12:1Rate it →
Henry V Burger Junior High School
Middle · Grades 7–9 · West Henrietta
C+
694 students11:1Rate it →
Charles H Roth Junior High School
Middle · Grades 7–9
C+
591 students10:1Rate it →
Rush-Henrietta Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,317 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
School of the Holy Childhood
Rochester
Private · Special education
103 students7:1Rate it →
The Norman Howard School
Grades 4–12 · Rochester
Private · Special education
98 students4:1Rate it →
Pinnacle Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Rochester
Private · Nonsectarian
40 studentsRate it →

Questions about Henrietta’s schools

Are Henrietta’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Henrietta children attend outscore 70% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #199 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Henrietta in?

Rush-Henrietta Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,596 students in 9 schools (2024–25).

Where do Henrietta kids go to high school?

Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, with 1,317 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Henrietta’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 Henrietta spend per student?

$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 Henrietta?

Yes: School of the Holy Childhood (special education, grades , 103 students), The Norman Howard School (special education, grades 4–12, 98 students) and Pinnacle Lutheran School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 40 students).

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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.