Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus

Best Olmsted County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 857 students in Olmsted County, MN.
The top ranked private high schools in Olmsted County, MN include Lourdes High School and Schaeffer Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private high schools in Olmsted County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Pentecostal).

Top Ranked Olmsted County Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
[+] 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Olmsted County, MN?
The top ranked private high schools in Olmsted County, MN include Lourdes High School and Schaeffer Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Olmsted County?
4 private high schools are located in Olmsted County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Olmsted County?
75% of private high schools in Olmsted County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Pentecostal).

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