Top 5 Best Rochester Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 666 students in Rochester, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Rochester, MN are Rosa Parks Charter High School, Rochester Beacon Academy and Rochester Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 64% (majority Black and Asian).

Best Public Charter Schools in Rochester, MN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosa Parks Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 Marion Road Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rochester Beacon Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
974 Skyline Dr Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 258-5351
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rochester Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rstem Online
Magnet School
Charter School
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(612) 408-7241
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 529-4902
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
2525 Viola Rd Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4373
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
1200 Broadway S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4443
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4023
Grades: PK
| 19 students
1607 Us - 14
Rochester, MN 55904
(763) 249-5439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5402
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
503 17th St Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5801
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2116 Campus Drive Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 287-7960
Grades: 5
| 1 students
1420 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5577
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
2220 Third Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3995
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
201 8th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023
Grades: PK
| 13 students
2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
2220 3rd Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6115
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 529-1662
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
715 7th Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2530 N Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4522
Grades: 12
| 13 students
2525 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5901
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
3800 5oth Ave. S.e.
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6155
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rochester, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rochester, MN include Rosa Parks Charter High School, Rochester Beacon Academy and Rochester Math And Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Rochester?
5 public charter schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 64% (majority Black and Asian).

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