For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,179 students in Rome, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Rome, NY are Rome Free Academy, Ridge Mills Elementary School and Stokes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rome, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Rome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rome, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rome Free Academy
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Dart Circle
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7841 Rome-wstrnvll Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Stokes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9095 Turin Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
John E Joy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8194 Bielby Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Louis V Denti Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ruby St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Laurel St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Grades: 7-8
| 827 students
Rank: #77.
Bellamy Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7118 Brennan Ave
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Gansevoort Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 W Liberty St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Deaf
Special Education School
401 Turin St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rome, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 W Linden St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
620 E Bloomfield St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
8679 Elmer Hill Road
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Grades: PK
| 198 students
Mohawk Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Oneida Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rome, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Rome, NY include Rome Free Academy, Ridge Mills Elementary School and Stokes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rome?
10 public schools are located in Rome.
What is the racial composition of students in Rome?
Rome public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rome are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rome include: Ridge Mills Elementary School vs. John E Joy Elementary School, John E Joy Elementary School vs. Ridge Mills Elementary School, Stokes Elementary School vs. John E Joy Elementary School
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