School 53 Montessori Academy
Rochester, NY · Rochester City School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · City, midsize
2,246th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
625 SCIO ST, Rochester, NY 14605
(585)325-0935NCES ID 362475004361Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks School 53 Montessori Academy 2,246th 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 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 3th 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 268 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.9% | 66.4% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 17.2% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| White | 9.9% | 8.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 4.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. 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 $99K in zip 14605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is School 53 Montessori Academy in?
School 53 Montessori Academy is part of the Rochester City School District district in Rochester, New York.
Is School 53 Montessori Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School 53 Montessori Academy 2,246th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 3% 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 53 Montessori Academy?
Black 66%, Hispanic 17%, White 9%, Two or more races 4% (268 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School 53 Montessori Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14605 is $99K 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.