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Top 3 Best Rochester Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 2,141 students in Rochester, MN.
The top ranked private preschools in Rochester, MN include Rochester Central Lutheran School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
47% of private preschools in Rochester, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Rochester Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
Grades: NS-5
| 245 students
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4400 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840
Grades: NS-PK
| 250 students
Rochester Central Lutheran School
Rochester Central Lutheran School Photo - RCLS produces well-rounded students with a strong work ethic, a sense for their strengths, and an ability to lead themselves and others inside and outside the classroom.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
318 11th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Grades: NS-8
| 400 students
14th Street KinderCare
14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
4016 28 St. SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 206-0441
Grades: NS
| n/a students
Green Meadows KinderCare
Green Meadows KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Greenview Pl. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 287-0747
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Primrose School Of Rochester
Daycare / Preschool
2600 2nd St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Rainbow School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
624 3rd Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 261-0586
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
Resurrection Lutheran School
Resurrection Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(11)
4520 19th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-8280
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy
Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy Photo - Glow party!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rochester KinderCare
Rochester KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom I
Daycare / Preschool
2460 Clare Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 529-8034
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2801 Superior Dr. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-5006
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Rochester Montessori School
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Grades: NS-9
| 240 students
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
1205 12th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5161
Grades: NS-5
| 181 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
606 36th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 289-2966
Grades: PK-11
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Rochester, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Rochester, MN include Rochester Central Lutheran School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool.
How many private preschools are located in Rochester?
15 private preschools are located in Rochester.
How diverse are private preschools in Rochester?
Rochester private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rochester?
47% of private preschools in Rochester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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