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#233 of 319 private schools in MN

Holy Spirit Catholic School

Elementary School

5455 50TH AVE NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

165

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

165

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#233 of 319

In Rochester

#8 of 8

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About Holy Spirit Catholic School

Holy Spirit Catholic School is a private elementary school in Rochester, MN. Holy Spirit Catholic School serves approximately 165 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Spirit Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares0.9 pts below MN schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 165 students, Holy Spirit Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Holy Spirit Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Holy Spirit Catholic School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Rochester, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

This School

13.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

165

This School

284

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.7% vs 0%

Black 8.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%

Asian 1.8% vs 0%

Holy Spirit Catholic School Rochester Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Spirit Catholic School (this school)	—	165	15.1:1	5.5
Gibbs Elementary	0.6 mi	725	16.5:1	6.7
PrairieCare	1.0 mi	32	10.7:1	4.1
Overland Elementary School	2.3 mi	555	14.2:1	6.6
GAGE ELEMENTARY	3.1 mi	563	12:1	4.2
ELTON HILLS ELEMENTARY	3.3 mi	323	13.5:1	4.5
SUNSET TERRACE ELEMENTARY	3.4 mi	412	12.9:1	5.1
BISHOP ELEMENTARY	3.5 mi	536	14.5:1	5.7
Hoover Early Learning School	4.1 mi	194	5.5:1	5.8
HOOVER ELEMENTARY	4.1 mi	240	15:1	4.7
Early Childhood Assessment	4.1 mi	2	—:1	—
ECSE Community	4.1 mi	30	—:1	—
Washington District-Wide Elementary	4.3 mi	325	16.2:1	5.4
CHURCHILL ELEMENTARY	5.0 mi	195	16.2:1	5.6
FOLWELL ELEMENTARY	5.0 mi	331	19.5:1	7.6
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY	5.3 mi	488	14.4:1	8.7
RIVERSIDE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY	5.9 mi	388	10.2:1	3.2
BAMBER VALLEY ELEMENTARY	6.2 mi	613	15.7:1	6.0
ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY	6.4 mi	419	34.9:1	3.9
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School	6.5 mi	488	18.1:1	6.6
Southeast Regional Crisis Center	6.6 mi	5	—:1	—

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,105

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 24%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 165

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.7%

Black 8.5%

Hispanic 1.8%

Asian 1.8%

Two or More 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5455 50TH AVE NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Spirit Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST PIUS X SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 4.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Gibbs Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Overland Elementary School (rated 6.6/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Gibbs Elementary Rochester	0.6 mi	725	6.7
Dakota Middle School Rochester	1.3 mi	1,003	5.1
PrairieCare Rochester	1.0 mi	32	4.1
ROCHESTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Rochester	2.9 mi	110	8.7
Overland Elementary School Rochester	2.3 mi	555	6.6
LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	3.0 mi	321	8.7
BISHOP ELEMENTARY Rochester	3.5 mi	536	5.7
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE Rochester	3.1 mi	801	2.9
SUNSET TERRACE ELEMENTARY Rochester	3.4 mi	412	5.1
GAGE ELEMENTARY Rochester	3.1 mi	563	4.2
ROCHESTER ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester	3.1 mi	13	—
ELTON HILLS ELEMENTARY Rochester	3.3 mi	323	4.5
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ROCHESTER Rochester	4.3 mi	7	—
ROCHESTER CENTRAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Rochester	3.6 mi	328	6.6
JOHN MARSHALL SENIOR HIGH Rochester	4.0 mi	1,521	5.0
ST PIUS X SCHOOL Rochester	4.1 mi	158	7.0
Washington District-Wide Elementary Rochester	4.3 mi	325	5.4
HOOVER ELEMENTARY Rochester	4.1 mi	240	4.7
Early Childhood Assessment Rochester	4.1 mi	2	—
ECSE Community Rochester	4.1 mi	30	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$90,430

Median Home Value

$290,000

Median Rent

$1,321/mo

Population

58,260

College Educated

49.6%

Homeownership

64.1%

Avg Commute

18.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Median Age

34.9

Similar Schools

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RED ROCK CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Lamberton, MN	181	5.5
BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY Butterfield, MN	103	5.6
CHURCHILL ELEMENTARY Rochester, MN	195	5.6
GREAT EXPECTATIONS Grand Marais, MN	120	5.6
HARRISON ELEMENTARY Brainerd, MN	224	5.6
HILL CITY ELEMENTARY Hill City, MN	102	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Spirit Catholic School

What grades does Holy Spirit Catholic School serve?

Holy Spirit Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holy Spirit Catholic School?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Spirit Catholic School rank in MN?

Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks #233 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Holy Spirit Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Spirit Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Spirit Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Spirit Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 14 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 53 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 165
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Olmsted County
Phone: (507) 288-8818

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