Resurrection Lutheran School Photo

Best Olmsted County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 3,001 students in Olmsted County, MN (there are 67 public schools, 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 Lourdes High School, Rochester Central Lutheran School, and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Middle School.
The average tuition cost is $10,788, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,179.
62% of private schools in Olmsted County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Olmsted County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
424 W Center St
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
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
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
318 11th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
Schaeffer Academy
Schaeffer Academy Photo - Upper school students participating in a class discussion.
(4)
2700 Schaeffer Lane NE
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
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Gr: NS-PK
Ambassador Academy
Ambassador Academy Photo - Field Trips
(Christian)
(4)
559 20th St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 292-9353
Gr: 1-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students
4016 28 St. SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 206-0441
Gr: NS
Green Meadows KinderCare
Green Meadows KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Greenview Pl. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 287-0747
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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
Primrose School Of Rochester
Daycare / Preschool
2600 2nd St Sw
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
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
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 Arts & Sciences Academy
Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy Photo - Glow party!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester KinderCare
Rochester KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom I
Daycare / Preschool
2460 Clare Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 529-8034
Gr: NS-PK
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
Rochester Pentecostal School
(Pentecostal)
3657 Sheffield Ln Se
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
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Olmsted County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
606 36th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 289-2966
Gr: PK-11 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Olmsted County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,001 Students
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
226 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1285
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,788
$10,179
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,150
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
93 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
68 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,044 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
996 Students
27,372 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Olmsted County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Olmsted County, MN include Lourdes High School, Rochester Central Lutheran School, and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Middle 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 $10,179.
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?
62% of private schools in Olmsted County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Olmsted County are often viewed compared to one another?

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