Public schools in Rochester, IN
6 open public schools with an address in Rochester, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,409
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rochester public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Rochester, IN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,409 students, an average of 402 per school. The largest campus is Rochester Community High School (567 students), and the largest elementary school is Caston Elementary School (381).
Rochester Community School Corp operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Rochester campus. 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 12.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 62% 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
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caston Elementary School Caston School Corporation | KG–05 | 381 | 14.7:1 | |
| Columbia Elementary School Rochester Community School Corp | PK–01 | 325 | 14.2:1 | |
| George M Riddle Elementary School Rochester Community School Corp | 02–04 | 348 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Rochester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community Middle School Rochester Community School Corp | 05–07 | 353 | 11.1:1 |
High schools in Rochester
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caston Jr-Sr High School Caston School Corporation | 06–12 | 435 | 12.8:1 | |
| Rochester Community High School Rochester Community School Corp | 08–12 | 567 | 12.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Rochester schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,409 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rochester
How many public schools are in Rochester, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Rochester: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,409 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rochester?
Schools with an address in Rochester belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rochester Community School Corp (4 schools), Caston School Corporation (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rochester?
Rochester Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rochester, with 567 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). 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 Indiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rochester schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rochester public schools is 12.8:1, lower than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. 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 Indiana 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 Indiana cities