Original Research by School Decision on Monroe 1 Boces
Monroe 1 BOCES is a special education school serving kindergarten through grade twelve, located in Fairport in Monroe County. It sits outside the typical public school structure as a Boards of Cooperative Educational Services institution, which means it functions as a regional special education provider rather than a traditional neighborhood school or charter.
The school serves a population of moderate size, with enrollment spread across the full grade span from early childhood through high school. The largest enrollments are in grades eleven and twelve, followed by a substantial group in grades nine and ten. The early elementary grades are smaller, and there is a large cohort of ungraded students, which reflects the nature of the population served. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with white students making up roughly half the enrollment, Black students representing roughly a quarter, Hispanic students a smaller portion, and Asian students and those identifying as two or more races each representing smaller shares. Exact demographic breakdowns are available in the profile data; specific percentages are not given here.
Because Monroe 1 BOCES is a special education school, it operates under a different accountability framework than mainstream public schools. State testing data and proficiency measures, which are standard for general-education districts and schools, do not apply to this entity. Similarly, a four-year graduation rate is not reported, which is typical for special education schools where students follow individualized pathways and may graduate or exit under different timelines and criteria than traditional high school students. The school's mission centers on providing specialized instruction and services to students with disabilities, so comparisons to county district averages or state benchmarks would not be meaningful.
Fairport itself is a small but vibrant Erie Canal village and suburb east of Rochester, with a walkable downtown core centered on the canal, independent shops and restaurants, and active community life anchored around Kennelly Park and the Fairport Public Library. The broader Town of Perinton offers parks, trails, and recreation facilities. Housing in the area is in strong demand; median home values have risen in recent years, and the village is actively pursuing downtown revitalization. Much of the residential stock in the village center is older single-family homes, and a Polish-speaking population is notably present.
Parents considering Monroe 1 BOCES should understand that it is a regional special education resource, not a general-purpose school. The school's role is to serve students with identified disabilities who require specialized services that may not be available in their home districts. Prospective families would benefit from understanding their student's eligibility and how placement at Monroe 1 BOCES aligns with their child's IEP goals and service needs. The school's website and direct contact with the school or parent's home district can clarify enrollment criteria, program options, transportation, and outcomes tracking specific to special education pathways.
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