2023 Best Private Schools in the Rochester, MN Area

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  61 reviews

Senior: I loved my high school years. I lettered for 4 years in soccer and 3 years in track. Since Lourdes is a catholic school, it kept me involved and learning daily about God. We had religion class every day and where able to go to Mass once weekly. My education excelled by going to the private school. The classes were small everyone knew the names of each student and teacher. We had to wear a uniform, but everyone looked well dressed and proper every day. What would I change? Lourdes had a tuition and my parents dreamed of their kids going to Lourdes, so they worked very hard at their jobs so they could pay tuition. My mom even picked up a second job to help pay. I would change the cost of the tuition to be a little lower, so families were not struggling to send there kids to a catholic school and unable to save for college. Thank you, Amelia Gossman... Read 61 reviews

• grade A

• Students 373

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  28 reviews

Senior: I have loved my education at Schaeffer! I have been taught to do everything well: I can speak well, read well, and think well. I love being taught from a Christian worldview, being taught how to defend my faith in the real world, and being taught how to think on a deeper level. Schaeffer has been the place that I have grown so much and I would not want my education to be any other way. The only improvements that the school really needs is a few minor structural things.... Read 28 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 353

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.89 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: RCLS has been such a blessing to our family. 4 years ago we visited multiple schools for our "Kindergartner to-be." Each school had pros and cons. It wasn't until we visited RCLS that we felt confident in our decision. We quickly learned how beneficial it was to have fewer students in each classroom compared to the public schools we visited. Our daughter ended up needing a bit more help with attention/focus and adjusting to the classroom setting. Her teacher poured her heart and energy into helping her succeed. She has since had 4 wonderful teachers who have helped tremendously! Our son started in the early education program and is now in Kindergarten. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school, the staff & the community!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 405

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: The staff here are wonderful, caring and well educated. They consider themselves as a partner to the faith and educational growth of every child. They are excited to use every resource available to help each child reach his/her full potential. You can feel the excitement for learning. The Jesuit, Benedictine and Franciscan houses help the children feel a belonging that crosses grade levels. Our children look forward to everyday with their teachers and friends.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 218

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: St. Francis was tight knit and focused on being a community and having each student reach the highest level he or she is capable of reaching.... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I truly can't recommend Kingdom Kids enough! The staff are incredible and my son really looks forward to going to school. His academic, spiritual, and social development have all blossomed since he started attending here. The facilities are super nice, including the brand new playground, and on cold days there is a great indoor gym space for the kids. I also love the convenience and safety of the curbside pick-up and drop-off.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 349

• Student-teacher ratio 2:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-9

• grade unavailable

• Students 216

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: St. John’s Middle School has been a remarkable place to educate my children. The caring teachers, focus on middle school social well being, including the program designed for anti-bullying, makes this school safe, fun, and academically challenging. They do their best to challenge each student individually; to meet the needs of students personally—and to build up their character with Catholic virtues and the Gospels as its core. Kids of other religions are welcome, and in fact it enriches the community as they can educate and enrich the school with their religious values as well. Teachers are diverse, caring, and work as a team to make a wonderful experience. Music program is stellar as well! No other line it in Rochester Mn.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 214

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Our 4 year old started in the full day, Monday-Friday preschool this fall. We are so happy that we found St. Pius X School! His teacher and the paraprofessionals are all so kind and loving, and they make learning fun! When you walk into the school, you can tell it is close knit community; the teachers know just about all the names of students in every grade, not just their own classroom.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 170

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Our experience with Resurrection has been exceptional. The teachers are caring and meet the needs of students. Our son was warmly welcomed by faculty, staff and classmates and he feels loved and cared for. We could not be more pleased with our decision to send him to Resurrection.... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 120

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Plainview, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 94

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Goodhue, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 79

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-5

• grade unavailable

• Students 75

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Wykoff, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 44

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Zumbrota, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 40

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Dodge Center, MN•

• Private School•

• 1-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 18

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Chatfield, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-7

• grade unavailable

• Students 17

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, 2-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 16

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Private School•

• K-11

• grade unavailable

• Students 13

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Rochester, MN•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Dodge Center, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-2

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Rochester, MN•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Rochester, MN•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —