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Best Rosemount Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 575 students in Rosemount, MN (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,972 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Rosemount, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Rosemount, MN include St. Joseph Catholic School and First Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools in Rosemount, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Rosemount Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
13900 Biscayne Avenue West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-1658
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Shannon Park KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
15080 Shannon Pkwy
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 322-1998
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Rosemount)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
575 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,204
$10,132
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
66 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
12%
4%
# White Students
334 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
58%
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
112 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
19%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Rosemount, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Rosemount, MN include St. Joseph Catholic School and First Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Rosemount?
3 private schools are located in Rosemount.
What percentage of students in Rosemount go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Rosemount are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rosemount?
67% of private schools in Rosemount are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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