Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings
About the School
- The teachers and staff at Knowledge Beginnings are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
- The majority of our teachers have their Child Development Associates credential, Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary education.
- The Knowledge Beginnings team strives for excellence through continuing education through biannual company professional development trainings and/or seeking additional college courses or seminars in the education field.
- Knowledge Beginnings strives for excellence and can be seen in their success with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation process.
- At the end of the day, the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love of learning.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2001
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Thank youfor your interest in our center! We would love to meet you and your family. We have so many wonderful teachers in our center with over 335 years of experience; whoare also very excited to meet with you. We are proud of the education that we provide to children of all ages and would love the opportunity to tell you more about it.
- Child safety is a primary focus. The center has a dedicated Health and Safety Coordinator, all staff is First Aid and CPR trained. The center has a key code entry; the building and playground are fenced. Our center does a child name to face count every 30 minutes. Only authorized parents or designed adultscan take children out of the center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- CCA and NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rochester Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Rochester Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rochester Knowledge Beginnings is Lourdes High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rochester Montessori School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool (1.8 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4400 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
Distance: 2.0 mi
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
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Distance: 5.4 mi
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
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 7 students
Pentecostal
3657 Sheffield Ln Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
Distance: 32.8 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 58 students
1111 28th St NE
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8650
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
Distance: 2.0 mi
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
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-3 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1100 37th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-2589
Distance: 2.4 mi
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
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4400 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
Distance: 2.0 mi
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
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
2600 2nd St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Rosa Parks Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 Marion Road Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12
Bishop Elementary School
(Reading: 54%)
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 36th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
(Reading: 46%)
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 19th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Minority enrollment: 58%
John Adams Middle School
(Reading: 39%)
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5700
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5700
2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Elton Hills Elementary School
(Reading: 40-44%)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 49%
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