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School 53 Montessori Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
353 Congress Ave, Rochester, NY 14619 · (585) 325-0935 · Part of Rochester City School District
Students
306
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about School 53 Montessori Academy
- Math proficiency 41 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts44.5%
State average 62.6%
Location
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353 Congress Ave, Rochester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K84
Kindergarten31
Grade 134
Grade 239
Grade 337
Grade 433
Grade 529
Grade 619
Enrollment over time
284’20
253’21
255’22
268’23
306’24
Up 7.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 66%Hispanic 18%White 7%Two or more races 6%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.