55901 Minnesota Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,839 students in 55901, MN (there are 16 public schools, serving 7,097 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 55901, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 55901, MN include Rochester Central Lutheran School, Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool, and Lourdes High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
70% of private schools in 55901, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,839
  • Average Tuition: $9,245
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View 55901 Minnesota School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,839
  • Average Tuition: $9,245
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View 55901 Minnesota School Trends

Top Ranked 55901 Minnesota Private Schools (2026-27)

Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool Photo
Gr: PK | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4400 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840
Lourdes High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Rochester Central Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
(7)
14th Street KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: NS-5 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
(1)
Resurrection Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4520 19th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-8280
(13)
Map of Rochester Adventist Elementary School
Gr: K-3 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1100 37th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-2589
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2801 Superior Dr. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-5006
Map of 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
Map of St. Pius X School
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
1205 12th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5161

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 55901, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 55901, MN include Rochester Central Lutheran School, Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool, and Lourdes High School.
How many private schools are located in 55901?
10 private schools are located in 55901.
How diverse are private schools in 55901?
55901 private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in 55901 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 55901 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 55901?
70% of private schools in 55901 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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