For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 695 students in Olmsted County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Olmsted County, MN are Rosa Parks Charter High School, Rochester Beacon Academy and Rochester Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olmsted County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Olmsted County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Olmsted County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rochester Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rochester Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-2381
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rstem Online
Charter School
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(612) 408-7241
Rochester, MN 55902
(612) 408-7241
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Olmsted County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
535 Online Campus (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 529-4902
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 529-4902
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bridge Area Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
Century Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 Viola Rd Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5105
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Esc Area Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4373
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4373
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Hawthorne Diploma Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4443
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4443
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4023
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4023
Grades: PK
| 19 students
1607 Us - 14
Rochester, MN 55904
(763) 249-5439
Rochester, MN 55904
(763) 249-5439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John Adams Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5755
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
John Marshall Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5402
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5402
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Kellogg Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
503 17th St Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5801
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5801
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Many Rivers Juvenile Treatment Cntr High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2116 Campus Drive Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 287-7960
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 287-7960
Grades: 5
| 1 students
Mayo Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1420 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5577
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5577
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Middle School Summer Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2220 Third Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3995
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3995
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
201 8th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rams Area Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rochester Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2220 3rd Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6115
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6115
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Studio Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 529-1662
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 529-1662
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Summer Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
715 7th Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Transitions Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2530 N Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4522
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4522
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Willow Creek Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5901
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5901
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Youth Alternative Learning Exp. (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3800 5oth Ave. S.e.
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6155
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6155
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Olmsted County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Olmsted County, MN include Rosa Parks Charter High School, Rochester Beacon Academy and Rochester Math And Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Olmsted County?
5 public charter schools are located in Olmsted County.
What is the racial composition of students in Olmsted County?
Olmsted County public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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