There were three schools in West Rochester from 1850 on, the West Hill School (pictured), in District No. 13, the Corner School, in District 14 in Bingo, and the Branch School, in District No. 15 furthest West in Bingo, located in various places--possibly at one time not even in Windsor Co but a half mile over the line into Addison Co, at the foot of Wyman Hill. This was probably due to the activity of the sawmills. Also, the "Amen" church on at the Four Corners (intersection of Route 73 and Bingo Road, in what was once the town of Robinson), served as a school for a while, as well as a church, and served as a place for other functions as well, like entertainment and dances.
See this link West Rochester Schools, with other information about one-room schools. The Rochester Historical Society also has information about Rochester's One-Room Schools.
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