Public schools in Rochester, IL
5 open public schools with an address in Rochester, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,012
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rochester public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Rochester, IL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,012 students, an average of 402 per school. The largest campus is Rochester High School (692 students), and the largest elementary school is Rochester Elem EC-1 Sch (402).
Every listed school belongs to Rochester CUSD 3A. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 17% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Rochester
Elementary schools in Rochester
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Elem 2-3 Rochester CUSD 3A | 02–03 | 236 | 13.1:1 | |
| Rochester Elem EC-1 Sch Rochester CUSD 3A | PK–01 | 402 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Rochester
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Intermediate School Rochester CUSD 3A | 04–06 | 394 | 14.6:1 | |
| Rochester Jr High School Rochester CUSD 3A | 07–08 | 288 | 14.4:1 |
High schools in Rochester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School Rochester CUSD 3A | 09–12 | 692 | 16.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.1%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Rochester schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,012 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rochester
How many public schools are in Rochester, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Rochester: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,012 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rochester?
All listed public schools with an address in Rochester belong to Rochester CUSD 3A. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rochester?
Rochester High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rochester, with 692 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rochester?
No school with an address in Rochester is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rochester schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rochester public schools is 14.6:1, higher than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rochester guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Illinois cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities