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St. Francis of Assisi School is part of Rochester Catholic Schools, a unified Catholic school system that has been serving the Rochester, Minnesota community since 1877.

Location
Located in the southeast quadrant of the city, St. Francis of Assisi School provides a superior educational experience for students in preschool through grade 8 while also serving an integral role in the teaching mission of the Catholic Church.
Academics
At RCS the bar is set high. Inspiring our students with challenging expectations and providing the tools necessary to achieve them we foster a culture of academic excellence and personal success.
Activities
Rochester Catholic Schools believes in a “whole child” educational philosophy, providing students with extracurricular activities to explore and expand their God-given spiritual gifts and talents.
Faith
RCS is committed to forming and strengthening each student’s relationship with Jesus Christ and seeks to provide an authentically Catholic educational experience where students learn, love, and live their faith in service to others.
Parents
This page is designed specifically for students and parents to find quick links to the most frequently requested information on our website.
- Parent Quick Links
Preschool
The Nest is the preschool and early childhood program for the RCS System. A collaborative approach, located within the three elementary schools, the Nest is designed to inspire creative play and develop age-appropriate learning opportunities.
- The Nest Early Learning Academy
Student Support
As part of the Rochester Catholic Schools family, you are part of a learning community that is passionate about supporting the whole child of God in all aspects of life - mind, body, and spirit. Through RCS Student Support Services, professional and compassionate care is offered to counsel, guide, direct, and protect.
Admissions
Rochester Catholic Schools is currently applying in-person, hybrid, and distance learning models as appropriate, with the commitment to providing the safest and best learning experience at each of the five schools within our system. We are available to connect with you in several ways to share more about our schools serving preschool-grade 12. Please visit our Admissions webpage, and reach out in whatever manner is most convenient for you.

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Oct 17 2025

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