School 5-John Williams
Rochester, NY · Rochester City School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, midsize
2,295th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
555 N PLYMOUTH AVE, Rochester, NY 14608
(585)325-2255NCES ID 362475003380Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks School 5-John Williams 2,295th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 590 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.5% | 43.1% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 25.6% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| White | 9.4% | 14.6% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Asian | 18.6% | 11.7% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 4.7% | ▲ 4.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $125K in zip 14608 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is School 5-John Williams in?
School 5-John Williams is part of the Rochester City School District district in Rochester, New York.
Is School 5-John Williams a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School 5-John Williams 2,295th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of School 5-John Williams?
Black 43%, Hispanic 26%, White 15%, Asian 12% (590 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School 5-John Williams cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14608 is $125K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.