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Holy Spirit School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5

Rochester, MN

5455 50th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Rochester
  • Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Minnesota

Holy Spirit School is a Catholic diocesan school in Rochester, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 155 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. The school is part of the Diocese of Winona. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 168 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
155
Teachers
14.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 84 girls, 71 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    313’11–12341’13–14135’19–20165’21–22155’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K103
    K21
    129
    231
    325
    427
    522

    Student body

    White73%
    Black14%
    Asian9%
    Hispanic or Latino5%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Spirit School whether it takes part.

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Holy Spirit School

    What grades does Holy Spirit School serve?

    Holy Spirit School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Holy Spirit School?

    About 155 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Spirit School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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