Rochester Public School District
School District · Rochester, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
45
19 elem, 6 mid, 12 high
Enrollment
17,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
45
19 elem, 6 mid, 12 high
Enrollment
17,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#285 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,804
+$196 vs Minnesota median
District size
17,342 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Rochester Public School District ranks #285 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Rochester Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elton Hills Elementary (8.8/10), Riverside Central Elementary (8.0/10), and Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rochester Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Rochester Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 45). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elton Hills Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverside Central Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Gibbs Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Washington District-Wide Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Franklin Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Overland Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Kellogg Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Bamber Valley Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 45 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rochester Public School District
Rochester Public School District is a Rochester, Minnesota school district serving 45 schools.The district educates 17,342 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. District-level spending was $14,804 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Rochester Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elton Hills Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Rochester Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.
The district includes 19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 12 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rochester Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rochester Public School District with test data.
Schools in Rochester Public School District
45 schoolsElementary Schools19
Middle Schools6
High Schools12
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Rochester
- Total Enrollment
- 17,342
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,126
- District spending per student
- $14,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Rochester Public School District has 45 schools in total — 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 12 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rochester Public School District?
The average composite rating for Rochester Public School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rochester Public School District?
Rochester Public School District's district-level spending was $14,804 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rochester Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rochester Public School District is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rochester Public School District?
Elton Hills Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rochester Public School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Rochester Public School District?
Across schools in Rochester Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rochester Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Rochester Public School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 45 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Rochester Public School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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