Item: Rochester Public School District
Rating: 6
Author: �鶹������ý

Home > Minnesota > Olmsted County

Rochester Public School District

615 7th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902-2052

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Tel: (507) 328-3000

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Rochester Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 6,674 students in Rochester Public School District.

Public Preschools in Rochester Public School District have an score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public pre schools of 47%).

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (MN)

# Schools

50 Schools

723 Schools

# Students

17,772 Students

216,061 Students

# Teachers

1,114 Teachers

16,999 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
Pre-K	529	44
Kind	1,035	63
1	1,028	59
2	1,090	58
3	1,020	52
4	976	51
5	996	44

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MN)

(21-22)

40%

45%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2022	40%	45%
2021	40%	45%
2019	50%	56%
2018	53%	58%
2017	54%	59%
2016	56%	60%
2015	59%	61%
2014	60%	61%
2013	60%	61%
2012	68%	62%
2011	62%	56%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

49%

51%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2022	49%	51%
2021	51%	53%
2019	55%	59%
2018	53%	60%
2017	57%	61%
2016	60%	60%
2015	60%	60%
2014	59%	59%
2013	58%	58%
2012	77%	76%
2011	77%	74%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

36%

41%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2022	36%	41%
2021	44%	45%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

85%

84%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	85%	84%
2022	86%	84%
2021	84%	84%
2020	86%	84%
2019	86%	84%
2018	87%	83%
2017	86%	83%
2016	86%	82%
2015	82%	82%
2014	84%	82%
2013	83%	81%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.67

0.63

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	0.65	0.59
2022	0.65	0.58
2021	0.63	0.57
2020	0.60	0.54
2019	0.60	0.54
2018	0.57	0.53
2017	0.57	0.53
2016	0.57	0.52
2015	0.56	0.51
2014	0.56	0.48
2013	0.55	0.47
2012	0.53	0.45
2011	0.51	0.44
2010	0.48	0.42
2009	0.47	0.41
2008	0.46	0.41
2007	0.44	0.40
2006	0.42	0.37
2005	0.41	0.37
2004	0.40	0.35
2003	0.38	0.34
2002	0.36	0.32
2001	0.33	0.31
2000	0.32	0.29
1999	0.29	0.28
1998	0.29	0.26
1997	0.27	0.24
1996	0.24	0.23
1995	0.22	0.23
1994	0.20	0.22
1991	0.16	0.16

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	10%	7%
2022	10%	7%
2021	10%	7%
2020	11%	7%
2019	11%	7%
2018	11%	7%
2017	11%	7%
2016	11%	7%
2015	10%	6%
2014	11%	6%
2013	11%	6%
2012	11%	7%
2011	10%	6%
2010	11%	6%
2009	11%	6%
2008	11%	6%
2007	10%	6%
2006	9%	6%
2005	10%	5%
2004	9%	5%
2003	9%	5%
2002	9%	5%
2001	9%	5%
2000	9%	5%
1999	8%	5%
1998	9%	4%
1997	9%	4%
1996	8%	4%
1995	8%	4%
1994	8%	4%
1991	7%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

13%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	13%	11%
2022	13%	10%
2021	12%	10%
2020	11%	9%
2019	11%	9%
2018	10%	9%
2017	10%	9%
2016	9%	9%
2015	9%	9%
2014	9%	8%
2013	9%	8%
2012	8%	7%
2011	8%	7%
2010	7%	7%
2009	7%	6%
2008	6%	6%
2007	6%	6%
2006	6%	5%
2005	5%	5%
2004	5%	4%
2003	4%	4%
2002	4%	4%
2001	3%	3%
2000	3%	3%
1999	3%	3%
1998	3%	2%
1997	2%	2%
1996	2%	2%
1995	2%	2%
1994	1%	2%
1991	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

16%

13%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	16%	12%
2022	16%	12%
2021	16%	11%
2020	14%	11%
2019	14%	11%
2018	14%	11%
2017	14%	11%
2016	13%	10%
2015	13%	10%
2014	12%	10%
2013	11%	9%
2012	11%	9%
2011	12%	9%
2010	12%	10%
2009	11%	10%
2008	11%	9%
2007	11%	9%
2006	10%	8%
2005	10%	8%
2004	10%	8%
2003	9%	7%
2002	8%	7%
2001	7%	7%
2000	6%	6%
1999	5%	5%
1998	4%	6%
1997	4%	5%
1996	3%	5%
1995	2%	4%
1994	2%	4%
1991	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

53%

58%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	52%	62%
2022	53%	63%
2021	55%	64%
2020	58%	66%
2019	58%	66%
2018	61%	67%
2017	61%	67%
2016	63%	68%
2015	64%	69%
2014	64%	71%
2013	65%	72%
2012	67%	73%
2011	68%	74%
2010	70%	75%
2009	71%	76%
2008	72%	76%
2007	73%	77%
2006	75%	79%
2005	75%	79%
2004	76%	80%
2003	78%	81%
2002	79%	82%
2001	81%	83%
2000	82%	84%
1999	84%	85%
1998	84%	86%
1997	85%	87%
1996	87%	87%
1995	88%	88%
1994	89%	88%
1991	91%	91%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	9%	6%
2022	8%	6%
2021	7%	6%
2020	6%	5%
2019	6%	5%
2018	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%
2015	4%	4%
2014	4%	3%
2013	4%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,079 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $18,581 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MN)

Total Revenue

$286 MM

$15,547 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$286 MM	$9 MM
2022	$274 MM	$9 MM
2021	$286 MM	$9 MM
2020	$274 MM	$9 MM
2019	$266 MM	$8 MM
2018	$257 MM	$8 MM
2017	$244 MM	$7 MM
2016	$230 MM	$7 MM
2015	$182 MM	$6 MM
2014	$201 MM	$7 MM
2012	$190 MM	$6 MM
2011	$185 MM	$7 MM
2010	$182 MM	$6 MM
2009	$182 MM	$6 MM
2008	$180 MM	$6 MM
2007	$174 MM	$6 MM
2006	$165 MM	$6 MM
2005	$160 MM	$6 MM
2004	$161 MM	$6 MM
2003	$157 MM	$6 MM
2002	$142 MM	$7 MM
2001	$138 MM	$7 MM
2000	$130 MM	$6 MM
1999	$119 MM	$7 MM
1998	$116 MM	$7 MM
1997	$111 MM	$7 MM
1996	$106 MM	$6 MM
1995	$104 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$330 MM

$16,179 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$330 MM	$9 MM
2022	$279 MM	$9 MM
2021	$330 MM	$9 MM
2020	$279 MM	$9 MM
2019	$267 MM	$9 MM
2018	$257 MM	$8 MM
2017	$255 MM	$8 MM
2016	$235 MM	$7 MM
2015	$183 MM	$6 MM
2014	$212 MM	$7 MM
2012	$180 MM	$6 MM
2011	$177 MM	$6 MM
2010	$183 MM	$6 MM
2009	$190 MM	$6 MM
2008	$179 MM	$6 MM
2007	$172 MM	$6 MM
2006	$181 MM	$6 MM
2005	$158 MM	$6 MM
2004	$148 MM	$6 MM
2003	$160 MM	$7 MM
2002	$158 MM	$7 MM
2001	$150 MM	$7 MM
2000	$134 MM	$7 MM
1999	$122 MM	$7 MM
1998	$133 MM	$7 MM
1997	$125 MM	$7 MM
1996	$98 MM	$6 MM
1995	$102 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$16,079

$17,852

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$16,336	$15,292
2022	$15,093	$14,997
2021	$16,353	$15,834
2020	$15,093	$14,997
2019	$14,793	$14,113
2018	$14,454	$14,902
2017	$13,997	$14,246
2016	$13,276	$13,431
2015	$10,761	$12,051
2014	$11,970	$12,820
2012	$11,641	$12,250
2011	$11,301	$12,557
2010	$11,204	$12,051
2009	$11,190	$11,416
2008	$11,103	$11,377
2007	$10,688	$10,573
2006	$10,352	$10,187
2005	$9,910	$9,471
2004	$9,771	$9,255
2003	$9,561	$9,258
2002	$8,828	$9,018
2001	$8,688	$8,614
2000	$8,076	$8,140
1999	$7,533	$8,059
1998	$7,319	$7,429
1997	$7,157	$7,402
1995	$6,900	$6,624
1992	$5,863	$5,777

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$18,581

$18,577

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Rochester Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$18,879	$15,221
2022	$15,354	$15,385
2021	$18,898	$15,759
2020	$15,354	$15,385
2019	$14,818	$14,956
2018	$14,456	$15,174
2017	$14,591	$14,982
2016	$13,586	$14,117
2015	$10,794	$11,992
2014	$12,631	$13,172
2012	$11,059	$12,023
2011	$10,794	$11,899
2010	$11,239	$11,992
2009	$11,681	$11,593
2008	$11,073	$11,230
2007	$10,590	$10,536
2006	$11,346	$10,149
2005	$9,744	$9,268
2004	$8,983	$9,179
2003	$9,785	$9,746
2002	$9,867	$9,476
2001	$9,419	$8,680
2000	$8,357	$8,712
1999	$7,676	$8,638
1998	$8,407	$7,392
1997	$8,072	$7,891
1995	$6,719	$6,943
1992	$5,712	$6,055

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

�鶹��ý Articles

January 31, 2026

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.

January 31, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.

January 30, 2026

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 50 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 17,772 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
: 85%
: 40%
: 49%
: 36%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education