Rochester Public School District

District Overview
Situated at 615 7th St SW in Rochester, Minnesota, the Rochester Public School District serves as an active, traditional public school system grounded in a thriving midsize city setting. Managing 47 operational schools across the local metropolitan region, the district delivers a continuous academic pathway for families spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a foundational educational institution in Southeast Minnesota, the district provides comprehensive academic programming designed to prepare students for higher education and future careers, remaining highly accessible to the community through its primary administrative center and online portal at rochesterschools.org.

The district supports a vibrant student body of 17,171 enrolled learners, characterized by a diverse demographic makeup that includes White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. Grade enrollment remains steady throughout the primary and secondary levels, expanding into high school cohorts that feature over 1,600 graduating seniors. To serve this sizeable student population, the district maintains a robust organizational footprint powered by more than 2,300 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 494 instructional aides and over 1,810 support personnel dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and academically enriched learning environment.
47
Total Schools
17,171
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White8,919
Hispanic2,320
Black2,753
Asian1,513
Two or More1,586
American Indian66
Pacific Islander14
  • White
    8,919 (51.9%)
  • Black
    2,753 (16.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2,320 (13.5%)
  • Two or More
    1,586 (9.2%)
  • Asian
    1,513 (8.8%)
  • American Indian
    66 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    14 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Rochester Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle5
High14
Other13
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:47
Students:17,171*
Teachers (FTE):23.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in Rochester Public School District
Found 51 Schools