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Fax: 507.328.5998

Explore our options
Neighborhood Schools
Wondering where your child will go to school? Find your neighborhood school. Check out the schools below for more information about each school.
Students are automatically assigned to their neighborhood school when enrolling at Rochester Public Schools. Each school has its own unique environment and community. When students attend a school near their home, families can more easily connect with teachers and contribute as school volunteers and leaders.
Districtwide Option (DWO) Schools/Programs
Families have the opportunity to apply for Districtwide Options (DWO) schools and programs. These schools/programs are located within Rochester and may deliver the curriculum in a different manner than neighborhood schools. DWO schools and programs are available tuition-free to students.
MNSync Online
MNSync Online offers a K-12, synchronous-first, online learning environment for students across the state of Minnesota. Students engage in learning aligned to the Minnesota State Academic Standards taught by Rochester Public School teachers.
Instruction is provided primarily in a live, synchronous model with some offline and/or asynchronous work included. Our courses are designed based on best practice instructional design merged with learning and teaching research.
Kindergarten at RPS

Do you have a child eligible to enter kindergarten this fall? As the parent or caregiver of a student in our schools, you are our most important and valued partner in our work to help your child achieve academic excellence.
The first step is scheduling an early childhood screening and then enrolling in Kindergarten.
READY? ENROLL!
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open!
We are so excited to welcome you and your family to our District!
In order to complete registration online or in person, please have your child/children's:
Certified birth certificate
Immunization record
Name and address of previous school (if applicable)
Current copy of IEP/Summary Evaluation (if applicable)
Submit these forms through the online registration process, fax them to (507) 328-5998, email, or bring the documents to the Registration and Records Office in the Edison Administration Building.