United Congregational Church of Irondequoit · Photo: LtPowers · CC BY-SA 3.0Irondequoit’s public schools outscore 55% of New York districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Irondequoit, 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 84% 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.
Irondequoit’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1165 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Irondequoit’s, its schools beat 66%, higher than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 45% and math 47% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
East Irondequoit Central spends $28,678 per student and West Irondequoit Central $23,830, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Bishop Kearney High School (private), St. Kateri School (private), St. Ambrose Academy (private), Chesterton Academy of Rochester (private), Bay Knoll SDA School (private) and Kessler Center-Easter Seals Ny (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 Irondequoit’s grade
B: better than 55% of New York school districts, #343 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Irondequoit, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Irondequoit · depends on your address
Ivan L Green Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 333 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Helendale Road Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 311 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Briarwood School
Grades PK–3 · 170 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
6th grade in Irondequoit · depends on your address
East Irondequoit Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 636 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Rogers Middle School
Grades 4–6 · 425 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Iroquois Middle School
Grades 3–6 · 403 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
7th grade in Irondequoit · depends on your address
East Irondequoit Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 636 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Dake Junior High School
Grades 7–9 · 551 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
8th grade in Irondequoit · depends on your address
East Irondequoit Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 636 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Dake Junior High School
Grades 7–9 · 551 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
9th grade in Irondequoit · depends on your address
Irondequoit High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,160 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Eastridge Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 888 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Dake Junior High School
Grades 7–9 · 551 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
10th grade in Irondequoit · depends on your address
Irondequoit High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,160 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Eastridge Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 888 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
11th grade in Irondequoit · depends on your address
Irondequoit High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,160 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Eastridge Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 888 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
12th grade in Irondequoit · depends on your address
Irondequoit High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,160 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Eastridge Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 888 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Irondequoit runs its own schools through grade 12 (East Irondequoit Central School District). From grade PK, students attend the West Irondequoit Central School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Irondequoit
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Irondequoit vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Irondequoit’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit | B | East Irondequoit Central PK–12 · West Irondequoit Central PK–12 |
| Rochester | D− | Rochester City |
| Penfield | A− | Webster Central PK–12 · Penfield Central K–12 |
| Webster | A− | Webster Central |
| Brighton | A− | Rush-Henrietta Central PK–12 · Brighton Central K–12 |
Every school in Irondequoit
22 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 Irondequoit’s schools
Are Irondequoit’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Irondequoit children attend outscore 55% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #343 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Irondequoit in?
Two districts: East Irondequoit Central School District runs grades PK–12, and West Irondequoit Central School District runs grades PK–12.
Where do Irondequoit kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Irondequoit High School and Eastridge Senior High School.
What is Irondequoit’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in West Irondequoit Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Irondequoit spend per student?
$28,678 in East Irondequoit Central School District and $23,830 in West Irondequoit Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Irondequoit?
Yes: Bishop Kearney High School (Catholic, grades 6–12, 406 students), St. Kateri School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 148 students), St. Ambrose Academy (Catholic, grades PK–5, 104 students), Chesterton Academy of Rochester (Catholic, grades 9–12, 33 students), Bay Knoll SDA School (religious, grades K–7, 29 students) and Kessler Center-Easter Seals Ny (special education, grades 3–12, 23 students).
Parents talk
What Irondequoit families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Irondequoit → They have their own page.
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.