For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 841 students in the neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Maplewood Historic District are School 7-virgil Grissom and Rise Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 7-virgil Grissom
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 Bryan St
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-3110
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-3110
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Rise Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
279 W Ridge Rd
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-4472
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-4472
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester, NY include School 7-virgil Grissom and Rise Community School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Maplewood Historic District, Rochester public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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