For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 3,995 students in 55904, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55904, MN are Montessori At Franklin Elementary School, Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School and Lincoln K-8 District-wide School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55904 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55904, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55904, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori At Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 9th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2435 20th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln K-8 District-wide School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1122 8th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Friedell Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Broadway S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Middle School Right Fit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rochester Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: #77.
Rps Online Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2435 20th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4830
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4830
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
Rank: #88.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Pinewood Rd Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 9th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1010.
Willow Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5900
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverside Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 5th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3700
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1212.
Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 6-12
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Summer Credit Recovery
Alternative School
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Grades: 5-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Care & Treatment Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4521
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4521
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Regional Crisis Center
Alternative School
2121 Campus Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4322
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4322
Grades: 5-12
| 5 students
55904, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
535 Online Campus (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 529-4902
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 529-4902
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bridge Area Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
Esc Area Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4373
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4373
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Hawthorne Diploma Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4443
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4443
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4023
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4023
Grades: PK
| 19 students
1607 Us - 14
Rochester, MN 55904
(763) 249-5439
Rochester, MN 55904
(763) 249-5439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Many Rivers Juvenile Treatment Cntr High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2116 Campus Drive Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 287-7960
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 287-7960
Grades: 5
| 1 students
Mayo Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1420 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5577
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5577
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Middle School Summer Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2220 Third Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3995
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3995
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rams Area Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rochester Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2220 3rd Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6115
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6115
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Transitions Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2530 N Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4522
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4522
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Willow Creek Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5901
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5901
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Youth Alternative Learning Exp. (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3800 5oth Ave. S.e.
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6155
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6155
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55904, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55904, MN include Montessori At Franklin Elementary School, Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School and Lincoln K-8 District-wide School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55904?
16 public elementary schools are located in 55904.
What is the racial composition of students in 55904?
55904 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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