Welcome to the Fairport Central School District
HIGH academic standards and continuous improvement are the hallmarks of the Fairport School District. This commitment to excellence can be seen in the district’s educational vision and student-centered philosophy of teaching and learning. Fairport faculty and staff believe in the application of knowledge and provide a variety of experiences for students through differentiated instructional and assessment methods. Commitment and quality are evident in the focus on helping students develop their potential.
The Community
The Fairport Central School District serves a residential community of approximately 40,000 people in a suburb located southeast of the City of Rochester. Community involvement and pride in its schools are hallmarks of the District, and children benefit greatly from the support of a community that places a premium on quality education for its youth. Fairport/Perinton is a desirable place in which to live and work. Residents take pride in their attractive neighborhoods, community spirit, town parks system, public library. and fine schools.
Major industries such as Eastman Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch & Lomb are located in the area. There is also a rich variety of smaller industries and businesses.
Nearby institutions of higher education include the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Nazareth College, Roberts Wesleyan College, St. John Fisher College, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Geneseo and Monroe Community College.
A variety of cultural opportunities are provided by the Eastman School of Music, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the George Eastman House, the Strasenburgh Planetarium, the GEVA Theater, and many smaller theater, music and art groups. Recreational activities abound; the Erie Canal, Lake Ontario, championship level golf courses and down hill skiing are available to residents and visitors.
The community and nearby City of Rochester have excellent resources for health services, fraternal and service organizations, churches, shopping and dining.
Community involvement and pride in its schools are hallmarks of the Fairport School District. Children benefit greatly from the support of a community that places a premium on quality education for its youth.
