The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Science. The lowest is 46% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School is a public school in Rochester that serves pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and has an enrollment of about five hundred and seventy students. The school is part of the Churchville-Chili Central School District, a property-tax-conscious district in Monroe County that has been investing steadily in school infrastructure while keeping levy increases within state limits.
The academic picture shows uneven performance across subjects. In math, about half of third and fourth graders meet proficiency standards. English language arts results are slightly lower, with just under half of fourth graders meeting the mark. Science performance, the most recent data available, was notably stronger, with a substantial share of fourth graders proficient in this subject. When placed against other schools in Monroe County, Chestnut Ridge's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint of the district cohort, a qualification that warrants a closer look at the school and district if you want to understand the specifics of what's driving that position.
The student body is about three-fifths White, with Black and Hispanic students each representing roughly one-seventh of enrollment. Asian students and students identifying as two or more races make up smaller shares. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on the percentage of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available.
The school is physically located on Chili Avenue in the southwestern part of Rochester. The immediate housing market shows moderate prices and rents for the zip code. Locally, homes in the area are appreciating, with recent listing activity and days-on-market suggesting a supply-constrained market. The broader Rochester economy centers on healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing; the area is anchored by the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and several major hospital systems.
The district recently completed a Phase VII capital improvement program approved by voters that targets classrooms and heating and cooling systems at all three elementary schools. This work addresses indoor-temperature standards and is funded through state aid and the district's capital reserve without increasing the local property tax share. The district has also authorized a new long-term capital reserve fund, giving the district a dedicated mechanism for future construction projects. Over several years, the district's operating budget has grown steadily within the New York State tax levy cap, a pattern relevant to families forecasting property-tax trajectory.
For a parent or resident considering this school, the key takeaway is a mid-performing elementary with math and reading proficiency around the halfway mark, stronger science results, and a stable district engaged in tangible facility improvements. You may want to ask the school directly about reading and math instructional approaches, what remediation or support looks like for students not yet meeting standards, and how classroom-level data informs instruction. The district's capital work should yield noticeably improved learning environments over the next two to three years.
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