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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Rochester's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Rochester Public Schools

 
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Folwell Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Kellogg Middle SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Mayo Senior High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Washington Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Montessori at FranklinGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Rochester?

RochesterMinnesotaU.S.
Median household income $57,322 $56,596 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)94% 96% 100%
Unemployment 3% 4% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)523
Days per year with some sun: 180
Days per year with some precipitation: 116		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 94,791

Recent Parent Reviews

Friedell Middle School

1 out of 5 stars
2 days ago

I have had a son in Friedell for 3 years and it has been a great struggle to get the sc...

Folwell Elementary School

24 days ago

We just moved to Rochester last year and enrolled 3 of our children at Folwell. Folwel...

Schaeffer Academy

3 out of 5 stars
59 days ago

As a graduate of Schaeffer Academy, I'd like to say I don't think Schaeffer is a good c...

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