Welcome to St. Pius X School! Serving students in Preschool (Age 3)-Grade 5, we celebrate the individual gifts and talents of our students while guiding them to reach their full potential.
Shaped by excellence, character and community, we welcome students of all faith affiliations and are honored to partner with our parents in the education of their children.
Located approximately ten blocks from downtown Rochester and walking distance from Assisi Heights, we are rooted in Franciscan spirituality and proud of our traditions, culture and diversity.
Our school is part of the unified school system, Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS). Go Eagles!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,825
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Partnership with Rochester Public Services for services
Year Founded
1956
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
12 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Monica Steinmetz
Admissions Associate
Karina Rowles
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Pius X School cost?
St. Pius X School's tuition is approximately $7,825 for private students.
What schools are St. Pius X School often compared to?
St. Pius X School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Of Assisi School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Pius X School?
The acceptance rate of St. Pius X School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
Does St. Pius X School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Pius X School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for St. Pius X School?
The application deadline for St. Pius X School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Pius X School located?
St. Pius X School is located in the John Marshall neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Date
SF-First Day of School
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
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The nearest high school to St. Pius X School is Lourdes High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is 14th Street KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
424 W Center St
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
318 11th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
424 W Center St
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
318 11th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
318 11th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14th Street KinderCare ![14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare]( "14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
424 W Center St
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Lourdes High School ![Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus]( "Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus")
(Catholic)
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lourdes High School ![Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus]( "Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus")
(Catholic)
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2700 Schaeffer Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 286-1050
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 286-1050
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Rochester Montessori School
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Rochester Pentecostal School
(Pentecostal)
3657 Sheffield Ln Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
424 W Center St
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1100 37th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-2589
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-2589
1.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 13 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
318 11th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14th Street KinderCare ![14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare]( "14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Rochester
Daycare / Preschool
2600 2nd St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Rainbow School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
624 3rd Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 261-0586
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 261-0586
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Reading: 60-64%)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 11th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3800
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3800
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 44%
(Reading: 48%)
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 students Minority enrollment: 53%
(Reading: 46%)
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 19th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Minority enrollment: 58%
(Reading: 51%)
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 51%
(Reading: 40-44%)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 49%
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