Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-2
1001 Lake Ave,  Rochester, NY
Maplewood Neighborhood
2.2
395 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology is a public elementary school in Rochester, New York. Exploration’s Lake Avenue campus, previously known as Nazareth Academy, includes a playground, gardens, and ample green spaces, all nestled comfortably within the city’s Edgerton neighborhood. Exploration opened in 2017 for students in kindergarten, first, and second grades, taking great pride in its role as the first local charter school dedicated to science and technology. The school maintains good standing and has added a grade level each year since its debut; Exploration now serves 450 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. In keeping with its commitment to nurturing “hands-on, minds-on learning” Explorations embraces project-based learning; this approach provides students with daily opportunities to participate in lab-based exploration. Learners also regularly engage with varied community partners in community spaces; the school celebrates 15+ partnerships, including Rochester Museum and Science Center, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Playworks, and the YMCA. In an effort to provide a unique and vibrant learning environment, Explorations offers both an extended school day and an extended school year. All age-eligible New York residents are eligible to apply to this tuition-free charter school; admissions are conducted by annual lottery.

School Details

Head of School
Administrator - Dr. Kevin Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
1
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
44%
State Average
20%
Math
69%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
170:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
76.3%
Hispanic
15.7%
White
5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 5 Reviews
5.0 other
3/16/2025
This is the best school in the world
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1.0 parent
11/14/2021
I would recommend that any prospective parents and students steer far away from this school. You can google several scandals that have happened here. It is not a good environment for staff or students. Administration has zero experience or control over the school. The "bad" students really do run th...
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2.0 parent
10/19/2021
This is my child's second year here. Last year was good, she had a great teacher but it was mostly virtual. I think we got lucky because her teacher was more "old school" and truly cared about the students and their education. This year i am extremely disappointed. The school is in complete disarray...
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2.0 parent
2/10/2020
I like a few of the administrators and staff the school would be amazing if they get it together...way to many issues and incidents since they opened as a working parent to have to deal with a school is responsible for ur child when u send them there children are not just being bullied by children t...
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Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology is a charter school for students in grades K-2 located at 1001 Lake Ave in Rochester, NY. The school has a total enrollment of 395 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $164,281. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rochester Prep Charter School 3, and more. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology.

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