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Best Rochester Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 6,179 students in Rochester, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, MN are Century High School, Mayo High School and Rochester Phoenix Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Rochester, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mayo High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Rochester, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Century High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2525 Viola Rd Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Mayo High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1420 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,787 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Rochester Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Rosa Parks Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 Marion Road Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Credit Recovery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Prairiecare
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5255 Members Pkwy Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4467
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Rochester Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
974 Skyline Dr Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 258-5351
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Summer Credit Recovery
Alternative School
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Care & Treatment Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4521
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Leap Launching Emerging Adults Prg
Special Education School
3343 E Circle Dr Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 513-9205
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Mnsync Online Secondary
1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4830
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
615 7th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-4521
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
P-tech 535
Vocational School
851 30th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5212
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search Mayo Clinic
Special Education School
615 7th Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 512-0608
Gr: 12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)
Special Education School
1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Gr: 11-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Alc Recovery Program
Alternative School
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Math & Science Online
Charter School
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Math & Science Secondary
Charter School
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Regional Crisis Center
Alternative School
2121 Campus Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, MN include Century High School, Mayo High School and Rochester Phoenix Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Rochester?
22 public high schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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