10 Best Public High Schools in Rochester, MN Area (2026)

If you've ever been curious about how your child's high school stacks up compared to the rest in the area, you're in the right place. I have the top 10 public high schools in the Rochester, MN area for 2026.

Yes, this isn't just Rochester schools, this includes the surrounding area as well.

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The Top Public Schools in the Rochester, MN Area for 2026

Previously, we've talked about the top public schools in general in the Rochester area for this year. Quite a few of them are actually elementary schools.

PEM Elementary made the list, and so did Bonner and Jefferson Elementary, just to name a few that ranked in the top 10.

But today, we're focusing on the high schools that have been named the best of the best for the area.

The Best Public High Schools in the Rochester, MN Area

What do you think would make a high school one of the best? Obviously the education has to be good, but the activities offered at a school are just as important, and that's exactly what Niche took into account.

The rankings are based on findings from Niche. To determine the rankings, Niche looked at metrics like test scores, college readiness , the culture at the school, diversity, and reviews that students and parents have left for the schools on Niche.

From their research, these are the top 10 best public high schools in the Rochester area. Spoiler alert: Only 3 of them are in Rochester, the others are in surrounding towns.