St. Pius X School serves students in preschool-grade 5 in the RCS school system, along with sister school Holy Spirit. Located in the heart of downtown Rochester, St. Pius provides a solid educational foundation to every student to capture their interest and reveal a path toward lifelong learning.
SOAR into Preschool Play Dates at the Award-Winning Nest at RCS
FREE FAMILY EVENT - Open to the Public! Families with upcoming 2-5 year olds are invited to come out to play on a Saturday morning at the Award-Winning Nest at RCS, voted Best Preschool in Rochester 4 years in a row!
Our schools are hosting a morning of fun and games at our upcoming Preschool Play Dates on:
- January 13 at Holy Spirit Catholic School
- February 10 at St. Francis of Assisi School and
- March 9 at St. Pius X School
Sign up below, and SOAR into Preschool at RCS in 2024-2025!
Priority Application and Financial Aid Deadline for the 24-25 school year is Feb. 1, 2024.
SOAR with RCS at our Winter Showcase of Schools, Jan. 22-23
See firsthand the difference a Catholic education can make for your upcoming Early Preschool (Age 2)-Grade 8 student at the Winter Showcase of Schools on Jan. 22-23!
Small class sizes, dedicated faculty and staff, leadership opportunities, our science-based literacy program, and our faith-filled community are a few of the many reasons more families than ever before are choosing Rochester Catholic Schools.
Sign up for a 30-minute tour time on Jan. 22-23 below, and SOAR with RCS in 2024-2025!
Priority Application and Financial Aid Deadline for the 24-25 school year is Feb. 1, 2024.
Now Accepting New Student Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year!
SIX CHEERS FOR NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT SEASON! Our priority enrollment application window for the 2024-2025 academic year, spanning from Early Preschool (Age 2)-Grade 12, is now open! Apply today, and begin your journey with us!
If you're already part of our RCS family and have a new student to enroll for next year, apply by Nov. 1 to secure your seat! Space is limited. Your spot awaits you!
We invite you to join the RCS Eagle community, and soar to new heights next school year! No enrollment fees required.
Announcing our NEW Early Bird Kindergarten Scholarship - $500 Tuition Discount!
Help spread the word with families you know: We are excited to announce our NEW Early Bird Kindergarten Scholarship program! Families with students who will be entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year will be eligible to receive a $500.00 tuition discount when enrolled by Feb. 1, 2024.
Current families: Register for Kindergarten here.
New families: Click here to apply for kindergarten today!
Get Ready to Believe and Read! Rochester Catholic Schools Announces Transformative Literacy Partnership with Best-In-Class Program
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration between RCS and best-in-class literacy initiative, Believe and Read, setting the stage for a game-changing journey towards academic excellence and a lifelong love for reading!
Believe and Read is a proven initiative that will bring the LETRS from Lexia methodology (based in the “science of reading” or structured literacy) to our elementary schools through outstanding professional development and teacher coaching.
All students who participate in the program will benefit — struggling readers become proficient, and good readers become great ones!
We warmly welcome you to join us in championing Believe and Read, and to spread the word with families you know!
Upcoming Events
Location and Contact Info.
1205 12th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Hours: 8:25 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Phone:
(507) 282-5161
Principal
Mr. Dave Jenson
djenson@rcsmn.org
Academics
We owe it to ourselves and to our Creator to develop the gifts and talents we have been given. The bar is set high—but not out of reach—for each of our students according to their individualized need, encouraging them to grasp their fullest academic potential.
Faith & Service
We know that faith without works is incomplete. In the spirit of that connection, we offer students a chance to develop their faith—through both study and application—with an education that is authentically and unapologetically Catholic.
Physical Activity & Athletics
We are called to take care of our bodies, and athletics are a great way to have fun doing it. Above all, developing core skillsets like teamwork, perseverance, and humility can translate effortlessly to all other aspects of our lives.
Fine Arts
We were designed to create. Not only does art fulfill a fundamental need for us to express ourselves and think about the world in new ways, but it also contributes to the academic, emotional, and social well-being of our students.
Extracurriculars
Every student's array of personal interests is as unique as they are. That's why RCS supports dozens of extracurricular teams, clubs, and groups—so your student can explore, experiment, and excel in whatever interests them.
The RCS Pathway
As part of the RCS learning pathway, St. Pius X School fosters holistic growth throughout a student’s journey from early childhood to adulthood.