2019 Best Public High Schools in the Rochester, MN AreaAbout this List

Century Senior High School

• Rochester Public School District, MN
• 8-12
• 183

Senior: Century High School has a very welcoming atmosphere along with amazing teachers who are kind and genuinely interested in the lives of their students. Most classes prepare students well for the AP test, but you have to do your work as a student and seek out help when you need it. Especially for juniors and seniors, most teachers will not come running after you to make up a test or quiz, you have to take the initiative and find them yourself. Sports are great and the band department is phenomenal.
Read 183 Reviews

• A+

• 1,295 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mayo Senior High School

• Rochester Public School District, MN
• 8-12
• 216

Senior: Mayo High School is a very welcoming and spirited school in the Rochester district. It has a lot of different opportunities for students looking to fit in to the new school environment. There are a lot of clubs and sports available to every kind of student. However, the issue of bullying should be further addressed. I know a lot of incidents of kids feeling left out because of the way they are and I think they should work to fix that!
Read 216 Reviews

• A+

• 1,583 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John Marshall Senior High School

• Rochester Public School District, MN
• 8-12
• 208

Senior: Throughout my years at John Marshall, I have always felt that I'm getting the most out of my education. The teachers that I have had have given me nothing but support and acceptance, while helping me learn to grow in both my academic and personal strengths. Every staff member I've had experiences with has contributed to my achievements throughout high school. In addition to this, the atmosphere in John Marshall is overall inspiring. Year after year, I have always been pushed to be better and to achieve my goals by everyone around me at this school. The staff and environment of John Marshall is the reason I am able to go on to pursue my dream career.
Read 208 Reviews

• A-

• 1,553 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Byron Senior High School

• Byron Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 69

Senior: Byron High School is really challenging and it pushes you to be your best and take challenging courses. The teachers are always willing to help you and are by your side encouraging you the whole way. All the staff and students work together in order to make everyone's experience an AMAZING one!
Read 69 Reviews

• A-

• 569 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Island Secondary School

• Pine Island Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 92

Senior: Help is there if you look for it. Excellent faculty that truly, truly care. Would recommend to anyone. Academics could be more strenuous but are tailored to your interests. Initiate conversations about your schedule with guidance counselors.
Read 92 Reviews

• A-

• 380 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High School

• Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District, MN
• 9-12
• 58

Senior: I have lived in Zumbrota my whole life and attend the school for twelve years. The school is great but does not have a lot of money. The one thing they could improve is the actual building itself. Many times there will be leaks from the ceiling and random panels missing from the ceiling. The small gym also has awful flooring that makes it almost impossible to play any sport. If the school had just a little more money to spend on important issues instead of spending money on painting the walls and getting new custom welcoming mats it would be a terrific school.
Read 58 Reviews

• A-

• 333 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Charles Secondary School

• St. Charles Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 33

High School Senior: This school gives numerous amounts of opportunity. For example the school offers many trips such as Washington D.C, Spain from the Spanish club as well as a senior class trip to Chicago. This school also pays for almost all AP tests at the end of the year and provides college in school for the kids. St Charles high school has diversity within the children which makes it so unique.if i had to redo it i wouldn't change schools. St Charles high school is the perfect small town school.
Read 33 Reviews

• B+

• 457 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kasson-Mantorville Senior High School

• Kasson-Mantorville School District, MN
• 9-12
• 83

Senior: Since I grew up in a small town, my class only had about 150 students in it, but it allowed me to have great relationships with all of my teachers who were always willing to help me. There is one downfall: because we only have so many teachers, we don't get as many options for electives or classes that would provide us information and experience of possible careers we would like to pursue.
Read 83 Reviews

• B+

• 618 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stewartville Senior High School

• Stewartville Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 97

Senior: I absolutely loved my experience at Stewartville High School! I moved to Stewartville when I was 10 years old, I was very scared to go to such a small school. Everyone has known each other for their entire lives. On the first day of school I realized that I fit right in. Everyone was so nice and accepting of the new kid. The teachers are all fantastic, and obviously enjoy teaching. The teachers in the district are there for you when you need anything whether it's about academics or life. The community in Stewartville is very lovely. The town comes together on many occasions, these occasions can be something as simple as a sporting event or a big as a holiday.
Read 97 Reviews

• B+

• 553 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chatfield Secondary School

• Chatfield Public Schools, MN
• 7-12
• 35

Senior: For being in a town of under 3,000, Chatfield has been a great high school. There are some really great teachers here, even if not all are great. The teachers really enjoy teaching and it shows. Lots of clubs to get involved in and good coaches for the sports. It is really easy to get involved in many different clubs and sports due to the small size. School workload is perfect. There is a good amount of homework, but not a ridiculous amount. Lunches are not great, but also not terrible. I have not noticed any serious bullying going on. I've always felt safe. The school's always locked and it actually becomes a nuisance, which is not a bad problem. Lots of different class options from automotive literature to production engineering.
Read 35 Reviews

• B

• 400 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Secondary School

• Lake City Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 27

Alum: Overall, I had a good experience and Lincoln High. We were provided IPads to use as learning tools in the classroom and for homework, and that was very beneficial and I have now purchased my own IPad to use for college as well. The teachers and staff are all very friendly and concerned for the students, I learned a lot from them over my years here.
Read 27 Reviews

• B

• 580 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dover-Eyota High School

• Dover-Eyota Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 19

Niche User: I loved my school, it was very small town and almost felt like a little family rather than a community of students. I felt free to go seek help when needed, and got a long well with everyone in the school. There was very little drama and there were classes directed towards different interest groups. My school also offered classes through Universities in the state to help give a jump start on college. I would most definitely choose to attend the high school I graduated from again.
Read 19 Reviews

• B

• 345 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School

• Plainview-Elgin-Millville (PEM) Community Schools, MN
• 9-12
• 79

Senior: My overall experience at Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School was very good. There is not many things I would want to change about the school. One of my favorite things about PEM was the size. I loved being able to get to know each one of my teachers and peers. The involvement of the teachers was huge. They would go above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed to succeed. PEM was more than just academics, I was given a well rounded education that allowed me to succeed greatly. I also enjoyed how involved our school was with the community. Being a part of Minnesota Honor Society showed me how much our school appreciates the surrounding communities. Student Council was one of my favorite activities that I participated in. I loved the group of people and the work that we did together. Student Council allowed me to be a part of many events and activities. Between the groups and activities I participated in, I stayed busy and very much enjoyed my 4 years of highschool at PEM.
Read 79 Reviews

• B-

• 457 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kingsland Junior/Senior High School

• Kingsland Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 8

High School Senior: Teachers are very willing to teach the students. They have a good sense of humor. Most of them try to prepare the sophmore, juniors, and seniors for college. There is a decent workload. The curriculum is good. Many good, well-used classes with knowledgeable teachers.
Read 8 Reviews

• B-

• 248 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hayfield Secondary School

• Hayfield Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 49

Alum: I really enjoyed the lengths at which teachers were willing to go to help students. Teachers at Hayfield have a genuine passion for teaching and nurturing. Lastly Hayfield is very diverse making it mixing pot for cultural appreciation and education.
Read 49 Reviews

• B-

• 325 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Goodhue Secondary School

• Goodhue Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 12

Alum: Everyone is there for everyone! If something bad happens, everyone supports and helps you along the way. Teachers genuinely care about how you're doing and are willing to help.
Read 12 Reviews

• C+

• 293 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mayo High School

• Rochester Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 4

Senior: One of my favorite things about Mayo High school is the intellectual and accepting student atmosphere. Students are extremely supporting of each other and each other’s passions and are truly kind to one another. The teachers and staff are just as supportive, aiding students in their acedemic endeavors and facilitating their success. Though I do believe some teachers could improve slightly on their methods to cater towards more students, overall I have had amazing teachers who I owe much.
Read 4 Reviews

• C+

• 62 Students
• 41:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rochester STEM Academy

• Public School
• Rochester, MN
• 9-12
• 4

Senior: The best thing I liked about Rochester STEM Academy is the commitment of the staff members in every aspect to help the students succeed. The school is made up of a mixture of students and by this, I mean some students are new to the system of education and others familiar with it and the teachers do not fail to help each of them to their best of knowledge.
One thing the school must improve on is the food. They should be more choice-oriented to avoid food wastage.
Read 4 Reviews

• C+

• 92 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grand Meadow Senior High School

• Grand Meadow Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 9

Senior: Grand Meadow Senior High School has been very good for me. I have been going to this school since the beginning of elementary and I have never had a problem with how things have been run. I have been able to make strong connections to the teachers and they have always been willing to help me learn, even outside of every day class. The school is very supportive of sports and teamwork as well as academics. Overall I think that as a student who has been attending Grand Meadow Public School for twelve years, I believe it to be a very well rounded and pleasant school.
Read 9 Reviews

• C+

• 124 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rochester Alternative Learning Center

• Rochester Public School District, MN
• 6-12

• NG

• 350 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Century High School

• Rochester Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 1

• NG

• 139 Students
• 32:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rochester Off-Campus Charter High School

• Public School
• Rochester, MN
• 9-12
• 1

Senior: I will be graduating at the end of the May from Rochester Off-Campus Charter High School. It is by far the best school in Rochester, Minnesota. The teachers and staff are very welcoming and helpful. My first day at school the other kids came up to me right away to see if I needed any help and it made me feel very welcome. Everyone at our school feels like it is our own little family. The teachers are excellent and have taught me so much that I wouldn't get from any other school. ROC has really helped me to not only be prepared for college but be excited for it.
Read 1 Review

• NG

• 100 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zumbro Area Learning Center

• Public School
• Byron, MN
• 6-12

• NG

• 79 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rochester Phoenix Academy

• Rochester Public School District, MN
• K-12

• NG

• 46 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valley View Alternative Program

• Public School
• Dover, MN
• 7-12

• NG

• 35 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio