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Top 5 Best Rome Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,855 students in Rome, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rome, NY are Ridge Mills Elementary School, Stokes Elementary School and John E Joy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rome, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rome, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7841 Rome-wstrnvll Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Stokes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9095 Turin Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
John E Joy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8194 Bielby Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Louis V Denti Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Ruby St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Bellamy Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7118 Brennan Ave
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
Gansevoort Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
758 W Liberty St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clough Prek Center
409 Bell Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Deaf
Special Education School
401 Turin St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rome, New York

Rome, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 W Linden St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
620 E Bloomfield St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
8679 Elmer Hill Road
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Grades: PK
| 198 students
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rome, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rome, NY include Ridge Mills Elementary School, Stokes Elementary School and John E Joy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rome?
8 public elementary schools are located in Rome.
What is the racial composition of students in Rome?
Rome public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rome are often viewed compared to one another?

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