Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Rochester, MN
2521 Pennington Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Rochester
- Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 366% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Rochester since at least 2011
Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy is an independent private school in Rochester, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 149 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 366% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 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–7
- Students
- 149
- Teachers
- 25.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 77 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy
What grades does Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy serve?
Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy?
About 149 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy?
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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