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#132 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 41% of private schools
Rochester Central Lutheran School
Elementary School · Rochester, MN
A private elementary school in Rochester, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2619 9TH AVE NW, Rochester, MN 55901
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
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Where Rochester Central Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,430
Median home value
$290,000
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood AssessmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.5 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Ecse CommunityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.5 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Hoover Early Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.5 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rochester Central Lutheran School is listed in Rochester, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rochester Central Lutheran School
Rochester Central Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Rochester, MN, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester Central Lutheran School
What grades does Rochester Central Lutheran School serve?
Rochester Central Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Rochester Central Lutheran School?
Rochester Central Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Central Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Central Lutheran School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rochester Central Lutheran School rank in MN?
Rochester Central Lutheran School ranks #132 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Rochester Central Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Central Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rochester Central Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Rochester Central Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rochester Central Lutheran School a religious school?
Rochester Central Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Olmsted County
- Phone
- (507) 289-3267
- Area population (ZIP 55901)
- 58,260
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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