Best Rochester Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 695 students in Rochester, MN.

The top ranked public charter schools in Rochester, MN are Rosa Parks Charter High School, Rochester Math And Science Academy and Rochester Stem 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 score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and 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 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 Rochester, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Rosa Parks Charter High School

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 50%

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2450 Marion Road Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325

Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #22.

Rochester Math And Science Academy

Charter School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
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Bottom 50%

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415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995

Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

Rank: #33.

Rochester Stem Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
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415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-2381

Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #44.

Rochester Beacon Academy

Charter School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
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974 Skyline Dr Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 258-5351

Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: n/an/a

Rstem Online

Charter School

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415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(612) 408-7241

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

535 Online Campus (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 529-4902

Bridge Area Learning Center (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999

Gr: 9-10

Century Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2525 Viola Rd Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5105

Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1

Esc Area Learning Center (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4373

Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Hawthorne Diploma Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4443

Gr: 9-12 | 1 student

Hawthorne Readiness Plus (Closed 2020)

700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4023

Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%

Imagine Technical Academy (Closed 2018)

1607 Us - 14
Rochester, MN 55904
(763) 249-5439

John Adams Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5755

Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

John Marshall Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5402

Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

Kellogg Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

503 17th St Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5801

Gr: 6-8

Many Rivers Juvenile Treatment Cntr High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2116 Campus Drive Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 287-7960

Gr: 5 | 1 student

Mayo Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1420 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5577

Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1

Middle School Summer Academy (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

2220 Third Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3995

Gr: 6-8

Northrop Readiness Plus (Closed 2020)

201 8th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023

Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 77%

Rams Area Learning Center (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999

Gr: 5-8

Rochester Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

2220 3rd Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6115

Gr: 6-8

Studio Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)

Charter School

415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 529-1662

Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Summer Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

715 7th Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240

Gr: K-5

Transitions Learning Center (Closed 2016)

Special Education School

2530 N Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4522

Gr: 12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Willow Creek Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2525 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5901

Gr: 6-8 | 257 students

Youth Alternative Learning Exp. (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

3800 5oth Ave. S.e.
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6155

Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%

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 And Science Academy and Rochester Stem 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).