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St. Pius X School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5

Rochester, MN

1205 12 Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • One of 3 Catholic schools in Rochester

In Rochester, Minnesota, St. Pius X School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 168 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Winona. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 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
168
Teachers
12.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 79 girls, 89 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
171 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    246’13–14309’17–18146’19–20158’21–22168’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K31
    K28
    123
    234
    321
    436
    526

    Student body

    White72%
    Black14%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Pius X 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 St. Pius X School

    What grades does St. Pius X School serve?

    St. Pius X School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Pius X School?

    About 168 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Pius X 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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