Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus

Best Rochester Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 857 students in Rochester, MN.
The top ranked private high schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Top Ranked Rochester Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lourdes High School
Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus
(Catholic)
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Schaeffer Academy
Schaeffer Academy Photo - Upper school students participating in a class discussion.
(4)
2700 Schaeffer Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 286-1050
Grades: K-12
| 277 students
Rochester Montessori School
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Grades: NS-9
| 240 students
Rochester Pentecostal School
(Pentecostal)
3657 Sheffield Ln Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
Grades: 1-10
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
606 36th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 289-2966
Grades: PK-11
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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