Rochester Academy Charter School vs School 53 Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Rochester · Charter other · Grades K–12
829 students
School 53 Montessori Academy
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
306 students
| Measure | Rochester Academy Charter School Rochester, New York | School 53 Montessori Academy Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2224 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #41407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 829 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 17% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 17%).
- •Rochester Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 22%).
- •School 53 Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 99.9%).
- •Rochester Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.8).
- •Rochester Academy Charter School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 306.
- •Rochester Academy Charter School is a charter school while School 53 Montessori Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester Academy Charter School better than School 53 Montessori Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rochester Academy Charter School and School 53 Montessori Academy?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rochester Academy Charter School: 829. School 53 Montessori Academy: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rochester Academy Charter School and School 53 Montessori Academy rank in New York?
Rochester Academy Charter School is unranked and School 53 Montessori Academy is 2224th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).