For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,040 students in 55906, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 278 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 55906, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
Public schools in zipcode 55906 have an average reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public schools of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55906, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 10th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3500
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Century High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2525 Viola Rd Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5100
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 17th St Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5800
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
2240 7th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3150
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3150
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
3343 E Circle Dr Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 513-9205
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 513-9205
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55906, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55906, MN include Jefferson Elementary School, Century High School and Kellogg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 55906?
5 public schools are located in 55906.
What percentage of students in 55906 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 55906 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55906?
55906 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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