Photo: DanielPenfield · CC BY-SA 3.0Pittsford’s public schools outscore 93% of New York districts
In Pittsford, 78% of tested students 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.
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.
Pittsford’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 594 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Pittsford’s, its schools beat 98%, higher than their 93% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
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 ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
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 Pittsford’s grade
A: better than 93% of New York school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pittsford, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Pittsford · depends on your address
Barker Road Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 717 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Calkins Road Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 602 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Pittsford · depends on your address
Barker Road Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 717 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Calkins Road Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 602 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Pittsford · depends on your address
Barker Road Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 717 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Calkins Road Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 602 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Pittsford · depends on your address
Pittsford-Mendon High School
Grades 9–12 · 919 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Pittsford Sutherland High School
Grades 9–12 · 882 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Pittsford · depends on your address
Pittsford-Mendon High School
Grades 9–12 · 919 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Pittsford Sutherland High School
Grades 9–12 · 882 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Pittsford · depends on your address
Pittsford-Mendon High School
Grades 9–12 · 919 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Pittsford Sutherland High School
Grades 9–12 · 882 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Pittsford · depends on your address
Pittsford-Mendon High School
Grades 9–12 · 919 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Pittsford Sutherland High School
Grades 9–12 · 882 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Pittsford’s public schools are run by Pittsford Central School District, which also serves Pittsford. 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.
Well above the state in reading
Pittsford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Pittsford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsford | A | Pittsford Central |
Every school in Pittsford
9 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 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. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. 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).
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.
Parents talk
What Pittsford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Pittsford → 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.