Pittsford Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Pittsford Central School District

Pittsford Central School District, serving students from kindergarten through grade twelve across Monroe County, operates as a mid-sized district with solid academic performance positioned in the top tier among its county peers.

The district enrolled a substantial student population distributed across nine schools: three elementary buildings plus Mendon Center Elementary, two middle schools, and two high schools. Demographically, the student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from Asian American students and smaller populations of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch and English learner enrollment was not available, so a reader cannot assess economic diversity or language-support needs from the figures here.

In state testing across third through eighth grades in math and English language arts, proficiency rates cluster in the high seventies and low eighties, with math performing slightly stronger than ELA across most grade levels. Fifth-grade math proficiency dips below this band, as does science proficiency in that same grade. Eighth-grade results show notably lower test participation rates, a pattern sometimes reflecting algebra acceleration or course placement that removes some students from the general assessment. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places the district in the top quartile of Monroe County districts, a meaningful strength. Chronic absenteeism sits well below the county median, indicating strong attendance culture. Per-pupil spending falls in the upper-middle range for the county.

The district completed a substantial capital improvement project in early 2023 that added secure entrance vestibules to every school, repurposed space for mental health support, and funded repairs and athletic resources, funded largely through state aid and capital reserves without increasing the tax levy. A second capital project passed in March 2026 with similar structure: tax-neutral, funded by capital reserves and state aid, addressing facility repairs, safety upgrades, and infrastructure modernization.

Housing values in the district's primary community, Pittsford, stand notably above state and national benchmarks. Rental rates also run above the national median. The area shows a reasonably balanced market with moderate inventory and steady demand, though prices have appreciated in recent years.

Budget pressures emerged as a sustained concern in district communications. Foundation Aid from the state has grown modestly while operational costs rise faster, creating a structural funding gap. The district has leaned on reserve funds and school consolidation rather than program cuts, but a projected shortfall exceeding available reserves prompted discussion about future fiscal sustainability. The 2026-27 budget proposal, put to voters and approved, called for an increase in the tax levy.

A parent considering this district should see a school system with demonstrated academic strength, particularly in elementary and early-middle grades, functioning in an affluent suburban setting with strong community engagement on capital infrastructure. The district's fiscal trajectory and reliance on reserves merit attention for families weighing long-term stability and tax trends. Specific questions about program breadth at the high school level, specialized course offerings, or post-secondary pathways were not addressed in available data.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,582

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 3%

White 70%

Asian 14%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

78%

—

Gr 3

43%

81%

Gr 4

17%

78%

Gr 5

62%

78%

Gr 6

50%

74%

Gr 7

60%

84%

Gr 8

55%

81%

Math

Gr EOC

63%

—

Gr 3

43%

84%

Gr 4

14%

82%

Gr 5

50%

73%

Gr 6

54%

85%

Gr 7

44%

90%

Gr 8

75%

84%

Science

Gr EOC

85%

—

Gr 5

50%

69%

Gr 8

82%

79%

Social studies

Gr EOC

65%

—

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

ALLEN CREEK SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ROAD SCHOOL

PARK ROAD SCHOOL

PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL

PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL

THORNELL ROAD SCHOOL

BARKER ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

MENDON CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALKINS ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

83%

Grade 3

81%

Grade 4

72%

Grade 5

84%

Grade 6

89%

Grade 7

84%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

80%

Grade 3

78%

Grade 4

78%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 6

83%

Grade 7

80%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

69%

Grade 5

79%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$498,593

Year-over-year change+5.4%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$306K to $516K

vs. state typical0.98x

vs. national typical1.35x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
14534	Pittsford	$516K	+5.6%	85.7%
14618	Rochester	$404K	+4.2%	9.1%
14610	Rochester	$334K	+2.8%	2.1%
14450	Fairport	$404K	+4.5%	1.5%
14625	Rochester	$377K	+4.8%	0.8%
14564	Victor	$489K	+7.1%	0.5%
14467	Henrietta	$306K	+3.1%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,389/mo

Year-over-year change+3.0%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,421 to $2,527/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
14534	Pittsford	$2,400	—	85.7%
14618	Rochester	$2,527	—	9.1%
14610	Rochester	$1,981	+4.9%	2.1%
14450	Fairport	$1,717	+0.9%	1.5%
14564	Victor	$1,998	—	0.5%
14467	Henrietta	$1,421	-0.4%	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,516/mo

Home price / national median income6.0x

Annual rent / national median income34.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$127/mo

Market Activity: Monroe County

Median listing price$319,900

Median listing price YoY+14.3%

Median price per sq ft$185

Median price per sq ft YoY+10.8%

Median days on market23.0 days

Median days on market YoY+3.4%

Active listings538

Active listings YoY+17.7%

New listings800

New listings YoY+5.8%

Pending listings1,430

Pending listings YoY+16.5%

Hotness: median listing price$294,175

Hotness: median listing price YoY+9.0%

Supply score98.8

Supply score YoY+0.1%

Demand score96.7

Demand score YoY-1.5%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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