For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,855 students in Rochester, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, IN are Caston Elementary School, George M Riddle Elementary School and Rochester Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rochester, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
George M Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Grades: 2-4
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Grades: 5-7
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Caston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Grades: PK-1
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, IN include Caston Elementary School, George M Riddle Elementary School and Rochester Community Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rochester?
5 public elementary schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rochester include: Columbia Elementary School vs. Caston Elementary School, Caston Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
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