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Best Rochester Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 2,141 students in Rochester, MN.
The top ranked private preschools in Rochester, MN include Rochester Central Lutheran School, Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
47% of private preschools in Rochester, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Rochester Private Preschools (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
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
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
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)
(12)
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
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 Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota 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 preschools in Rochester, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Rochester, MN include Rochester Central Lutheran School, Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.
How many private preschools are located in Rochester?
15 private preschools are located in Rochester.
How diverse are private preschools in Rochester?
Rochester private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rochester?
47% of private preschools in Rochester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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