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.
Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology
School Details
Head of School
Administrator - Dr. Kevin Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Niche Grade
C
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
44%
State Average
20%
Math
69%
State Average
22%
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/16/2025
This is the best school in the world
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...
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...
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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Map
About Edgerton
List Price Range
$57K - $350K
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$137,425
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$50,454
% of College Grads
16.5%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
1,734 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
52.3%
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Parks in this Area
Paul Bianchi Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Maplewood Park
- Bike Trails
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Jones Square Park
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Don Samuel Torres Park
La Grange Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Edgerton Park
JR Wilson Park
Lower Falls Park
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