Rochester Prep Charter School 1 vs School 53 Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 575 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester Prep Charter School 1
Rochester · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,405 students
School 53 Montessori Academy
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
306 students
| Measure | Rochester Prep Charter School 1 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 | 1,405 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 31.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester Prep Charter School 1 does better on math proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Rochester Prep Charter School 1 does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 22%).
- •School 53 Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 86.8%).
- •School 53 Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 31.2).
- •Rochester Prep Charter School 1 is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 306.
- •Rochester Prep Charter School 1 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 Prep Charter School 1 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 Prep Charter School 1 and School 53 Montessori Academy?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rochester Prep Charter School 1: 1,405. School 53 Montessori Academy: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rochester Prep Charter School 1 and School 53 Montessori Academy rank in New York?
Rochester Prep Charter School 1 is unranked and School 53 Montessori Academy is 2224th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).