Rochester Prep Charter School 2 vs School 4-George Mather Forbes
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester Prep Charter School 2
Rochester · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
827 students
School 4-George Mather Forbes
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
265 students
| Measure | Rochester Prep Charter School 2 Rochester, New York | School 4-George Mather Forbes Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2506 of 2,536 | #1966 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #47605 of 50,301 | #36830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 827 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 31.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 4-George Mather Forbes scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 15.1).
- •Rochester Prep Charter School 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 87.2%).
- •School 4-George Mather Forbes does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 31.8).
- •Rochester Prep Charter School 2 is the larger school with 827 students compared with 265.
- •Rochester Prep Charter School 2 is a charter school while School 4-George Mather Forbes 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 2 better than School 4-George Mather Forbes?
On the Success Index (US), School 4-George Mather Forbes ranks higher (32.7 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rochester Prep Charter School 2 and School 4-George Mather Forbes?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rochester Prep Charter School 2: 827. School 4-George Mather Forbes: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rochester Prep Charter School 2 and School 4-George Mather Forbes rank in New York?
Rochester Prep Charter School 2 is 2506th of 2,536 and School 4-George Mather Forbes is 1966th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).