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Schools in Pittsford · Pittsford Central School District

Pittsford’s public schools outscore 93% of New York districts

78% of students in Pittsford’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pittsford, 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.

#28of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 88% 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
74%
▲ 25 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
78%
▲ 32 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
98%
▲ 11 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$25.6K
▼ 26% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.0
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
11
5,151 students on the public path
In brief

Pittsford’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 74% and math 78% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $25,629 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Four elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Allendale Columbia School (private), St. Louis School (private) and Trinity Montessori 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 Pittsford’s grade

A Test scoresA+ Graduation

A: better than 93% of New York school districts, #28 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (390)Better than 95%
Towns in Monroe County (19)Better than 95%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,562 test results and a graduating class of 480 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 88% of Pittsford’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,694 in math, 2,430 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–54 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+

Pittsford’s public schools are run by Pittsford Central School District, which also serves Pittsford. Parts of Pittsford (5% of its land) are served by East Rochester Union Free instead. 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.

Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading74%
State average 48.9% · 2430 students tested
Math78%
State average 46.5% · 2694 students tested

Pittsford vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PittsfordAPittsford Central
East RochesterCEast Rochester Union Free
HenriettaB+Rush-Henrietta Central
PerintonB+Fairport Central
MendonAHoneoye Falls-Lima Central
BrightonA−Rush-Henrietta Central PK–12 · Brighton Central K–12

Every school in Pittsford

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 Pittsfordby address
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

Questions about Pittsford’s schools

Are Pittsford’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pittsford children attend outscore 93% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #28 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Pittsford in?

Pittsford Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,516 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Pittsford are served by East Rochester Union Free.

Where do Pittsford kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Pittsford-Mendon High School and Pittsford Sutherland High School.

What is Pittsford’s graduation rate?

98% of the class of 2023 in Pittsford Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Pittsford spend per student?

$25,629 in Pittsford Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Pittsford?

Yes: Allendale Columbia School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 320 students), St. Louis School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 252 students) and Trinity Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades K–6, 86 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.