For the 2024-25 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 23,597 students in Olmsted County, MN (there are , serving 2,979 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Olmsted County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Olmsted County, MN are Byron Intermediate School, Bonner Elementary School and Folwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olmsted County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Olmsted County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olmsted County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byron Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 10th Ave Ne
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-6620
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-6620
Grades: 3-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Bonner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
526 5th Ave Se
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1500
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1500
Grades: K-2
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Folwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 15th Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Montessori At Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 9th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Rank: #66.
Century Senior High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 8-12
| 1,698 students
Rank: #77.
Dover-eyota Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Knowledge Rd Sw
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2632
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2435 20th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln K-8 District-wide School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1122 8th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Grades: K-8
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Gibbs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 56th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4100
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington District-wide Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 11th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3800
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3800
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1212.
Bear Cave Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 10th Street Nw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1400
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1400
Grades: 3-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1313.
Byron Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 4th St Nw
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2189
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #1414.
Bamber Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Bamber Valley Rd Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3030
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #1515.
Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 36th Avenue Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1616.
Mayo Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1420 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5500
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Middle School Right Fit
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4180
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4180
Grades: 6-8
| 26 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Rochester Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1919.
Rosa Parks Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 51 students
Rank: #2020.
Rps Online Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Overland Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4830
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4830
Grades: K-5
| 60 students
Rank: #2121.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Grades: 3-5
| 226 students
Rank: #2222.
Pinewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Pinewood Rd Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #2323.
Byron Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1887 2nd Ave Nw
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2301
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #2424.
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 19th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2525.
Dover-eyota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 S Ave Sw
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2631
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Prairiecare
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5255 Members Pkwy Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4322
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4322
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #2828.
Kellogg Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Elton Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Stewartville Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 6th Ave Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1600
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #3131.
John Marshall Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #3232.
Dover-eyota Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 S Ave Sw
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2631
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2631
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #3333.
Stewartville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 6th Ave Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1666
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1666
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #3434.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 9th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #3535.
Rps Online Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Overland Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4830
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4830
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
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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
1200 Broadway S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 435 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
Imagine Technical Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Olmsted County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Olmsted County, MN include Byron Intermediate School, Bonner Elementary School and Folwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olmsted County?
65 public schools are located in Olmsted County.
What percentage of students in Olmsted County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Olmsted County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Olmsted County?
Olmsted County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Olmsted County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Olmsted County include: Willow Creek Middle School vs. Kellogg Middle School, Century Senior High School vs. Mayo Senior High School, Kellogg Middle School vs. Willow Creek Middle School
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