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Rochester Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 872 students in Rochester, MN.
75% of private high schools in Rochester, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 872
  • Average Tuition: $11,888
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Rochester, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 872
  • Average Tuition: $11,888
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Rochester, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Rochester Private High Schools (2026-27)

Lourdes High School Photo
Lourdes High School
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
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Schaeffer Academy Photo
Schaeffer Academy
Gr: K-12 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
2700 Schaeffer Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 286-1050
(4)
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Map of Rochester Montessori School
Rochester Montessori School
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
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Map of Rochester Pentecostal School
Rochester Pentecostal School
Gr: 1-10 | 7 students
Pentecostal
3657 Sheffield Ln Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
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Rochester, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Baptist
606 36th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 289-2966
(3)
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Rochester, MN Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
872
Students
$11,888
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rochester)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
154 Schools
# Students
872 Students
43,073 Students
% Students of Color
12%
30%
0.46
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
376 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
2,578 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
2,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
28 Students
2,099 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
647 Students
23,795 Students
% White Students
71%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
92 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
185 Students
10,348 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
81 Teachers
3,554 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
24%
54%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1277
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,888
$14,260
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
43%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
12 sports

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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