For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 3,001 students in Olmsted County, MN (there are , serving 23,866 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Olmsted County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Olmsted County, MN include Rochester Central Lutheran School, Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool, and Lourdes High School.
The average tuition cost is $10,788, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,222.
Top Ranked Olmsted County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
424 W Center St
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool![Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool Photo]( "Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4400 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840
Gr: PK | 250 students Tuition listed
Lourdes High School![Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus]( "Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus")
(Catholic)
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
318 11th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
2700 Schaeffer Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 286-1050
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 286-1050
Gr: K-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
14th Street KinderCare![14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare]( "14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Gr: NS-PK
559 20th St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 292-9353
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 292-9353
Gr: 1-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Green Meadows KinderCare![Green Meadows KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Green Meadows KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Greenview Pl. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 287-0747
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 287-0747
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
Gr: NS-5 | 245 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Rochester
Daycare / Preschool
2600 2nd St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Rainbow School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
624 3rd Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 261-0586
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 261-0586
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
4520 19th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-8280
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings![Rochester Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby]( "Rochester Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
2801 Superior Dr. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-5006
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-5006
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Rochester Montessori School
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Rochester Pentecostal School
(Pentecostal)
3657 Sheffield Ln Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
Gr: 1-10 | 7 students
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
1205 12th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5161
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5161
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Olmsted County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
606 36th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 289-2966
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 289-2966
Gr: PK-11 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Olmsted County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Olmsted County, MN include Rochester Central Lutheran School, Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool, and Lourdes High School.
How many private schools are located in Olmsted County?
20 private schools are located in Olmsted County.
How much do private schools cost in Olmsted County?
The average tuition cost is $10,788, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,222.
How diverse are private schools in Olmsted County?
Olmsted County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Olmsted County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Olmsted County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Olmsted County?
Which private schools in Olmsted County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Olmsted County include: Resurrection Lutheran School vs. Rochester Central Lutheran School, St. Pius X School vs. St. Francis Of Assisi School, Primrose School Of Rochester vs. Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy
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