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Rochester Central Lutheran School Photo - RCLS produces well-rounded students with a strong work ethic, a sense for their strengths, and an ability to lead themselves and others inside and outside the classroom.

Best 55901 Minnesota ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,849 students in 55901, MN (there are , serving 7,262 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in 55901, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 55901, MN include Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool, Rochester Central Lutheran School, and Lourdes High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
70% of private schools in 55901, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 55901 Minnesota ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4400 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840
Gr: PK | 250 students Tuition listed
Lourdes High School
Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus
(Catholic)
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Central Lutheran School
Rochester Central Lutheran School Photo - RCLS produces well-rounded students with a strong work ethic, a sense for their strengths, and an ability to lead themselves and others inside and outside the classroom.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
14th Street KinderCare
14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
Gr: NS-5 | 245 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Resurrection Lutheran School
Resurrection Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(13)
4520 19th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1100 37th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-2589
Gr: K-3 | 13 students
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2801 Superior Dr. NW
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
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
1205 12th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5161
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 55901, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 55901, MN include Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool, Rochester Central Lutheran School, and Lourdes High School.
How many private schools are located in 55901?
10 private schools are located in 55901.
How diverse are private schools in 55901?
55901 private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in 55901 go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in 55901 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 55901?
70% of private schools in 55901 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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