- Gibbs Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 675 students
- Franklin Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 600 students
- Bamber Valley Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 599 students
- Overland Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 549 students
- Bishop Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 545 students
- Riverside Central Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 509 students
- Jefferson Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 464 students
- Sunset Terrace Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 437 students
- Gage Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 412 students
- Pinewood Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 380 students
- Folwell Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 352 students
- Washington Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 334 students
- Elton Hills Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 308 students
- Longfellow Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 265 students
- Hoover Elementary School — Grades 3–5 · 228 students
- Hoover Early Learning School — Grades PK–PK · 211 students
- Churchill Elementary School — Grades PK–2 · 192 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION — Grades PK–PK · 154 students
- Mighty Oaks Early Learning School — Grades PK–PK · 56 students
- ECSE Community — Grades PK–PK · 40 students
- Early Childhood Assessment — Grades PK–PK · 1 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD YEAR ROUND — Grades PK–K
- Dakota Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 921 students
- John Adams Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 867 students
- Willow Creek Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 864 students
- Kellogg Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 769 students
- Middle School ALC — Grades 6–8 · 31 students
- Mayo High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,787 students
- Century High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,608 students
- John Marshall High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,549 students
- Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr — Grades 9–12 · 387 students
- Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL) — Grades 11–12 · 83 students
- Rochester ALC Recovery Program — Grades 9–12 · 9 students
- Project Search Mayo Clinic — Grades 12–12 · 8 students
- LEAP Launching Emerging Adults Prg — Grades 9–12 · 7 students
- P-TECH 535 — Grades 9–12 · 3 students
- Credit Recovery — Grades 9–12 · 1 students
- ALC Summer Credit Recovery — Grades 9–12
- Lincoln K-8 School — Grades K–8 · 506 students
- MNSync Online Secondary — Grades 7–12 · 292 students
- MNSync Online Elementary — Grades K–6 · 68 students
- Rochester Phoenix Academy — Grades K–12 · 66 students
- PrairieCare — Grades K–12 · 20 students
- Southeast Regional Crisis Center — Grades 5–12 · 7 students
- Care & Treatment at ESC — Grades 5–12 · 6 students
- Care & Treatment Hospital/Homebound — Grades K–12 · 1 students
- Out of State Care and Treatment — Grades K–12
- Montessori at Franklin Elementary
- Middle School Right Fit
- RPS Online Middle School
with district
with district
with district
| Metric | Rochester Public School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 17,492 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 48 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $13,420/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 489 rated districts in MN → 55th percentile → 6/10.
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Education MCA/MTAS, all grades Percent Proficient, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
About Rochester Public School District
Zip code 55905 in Rochester, Minnesota is served by Rochester Public School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Rochester Public School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Rochester Public School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Minnesota’s MCA/MTAS assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Minnesota is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Rochester Public School District falls near the middle of Minnesota on state assessment results, with reading and math proficiency close to the state median. Average-rated districts provide foundational public education, and many families find they deliver solid day-to-day learning — particularly when parents stay engaged. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 55905
Children in zip code 55905 are assigned to Rochester Public School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 55905, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Rochester Public School District at (507)328-3000 or visit www.rochesterschools.org/. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Minnesota districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Rochester
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Rochester Public School District serves zip code 55905, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 55905. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Minnesota, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Rochester Public School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 55905.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Rochester Public School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 55905 data.