Total enrollment
2,175
-151 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Rochester
Washington · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Rochester number 6, teaching approximately 2,175 Washington students, an average of 363 per campus.
7-year change in Rochester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 67%
% Hispanic
31%
was 22%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Mound Elementary | Elementary | 03-05 | 507 |
| H.e.a.r.t. High School | High | 09-12 | 37 |
| Rochester High School | High | 09-12 | 608 |
| Rochester Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 535 |
| Rochester Primary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 488 |
| Rochester Virtual Academy | Combined | M-M | · |
About Rochester
Rochester is an average-sized Washington city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 2,175 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 363, noticeably below the state mean of about 446.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rochester has shrank 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,326 students to 2,175. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 22% to 31%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Rochester discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.