For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 667 students in Rochester, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rochester, MN are Rosa Parks Charter High School, Rochester Math & Science Elementary School and Rochester Beacon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rochester, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosa Parks Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 Marion Road Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Rochester Math & Science Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Rochester Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
974 Skyline Dr Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 258-5351
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 258-5351
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Math & Science Online
Charter School
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
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
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Rochester, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rochester, MN include Rosa Parks Charter High School, Rochester Math & Science Elementary School and Rochester Beacon Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Rochester?
5 public charter schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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