RCS Quick Facts
Rochester Catholic Schools have provided quality education in Rochester, Minnesota, for over 120 years. Our school system educates 1,800 students in grades Preschool through 12 at four elementary schools and one high school. Our schools promote faith formation, academic excellence, and community service for all students. We foster a Catholic culture dedicated to the following commitments:
- Values-based education in a Christ-centered environment
- Caring, passionate and welcoming staff and students
- A safe and respectful educational environment
- Catholic identity dedicated to faith formation
- Affordable and accessible to all
- Challenging and stimulating curriculum
RCS is located 90 miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul, in Minnesota’s third largest city and one of the fastest growth areas outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Rochester’s economy is strong and diverse, built around health care, hospitality, high technology, and agriculture. Rochester is the home of the world renowned Mayo Clinic and the largest IBM complex under one roof. Rochester’s largest employer is Mayo Clinic, which employs approximately 30,000 people. This creates a population with relatively high socio-economic and educational levels. 34% of Lourdes High School students have a parent whose highest level of formal education is a Bachelor’s degree. 27% have achieved a Masters degree and 26% have achieved a Doctorate or equivalent degree.
