For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,759 students in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Lyell Otis are Edison Career And Technology High School and School 54-flower City Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Career And Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #22.
School 54-flower City Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Otis St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 254-2080
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 254-2080
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester, NY include Edison Career And Technology High School and School 54-flower City Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Lyell Otis, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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