Located in Rochester, Minnesota, the RPS 535 serves more than 17,800 students in our pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 program throughout 24 facilities -- 16 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three comprehensive high schools, as well as various alternative schools and five choice programs. Rochester Public Schools is the seventh largest system in Minnesota. With more than 2500 staff and 3000 annual volunteers, we are bringing our mission to life. Our mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower all students with the knowledge and skills required to reach their full potential, to contribute to future generations, and to become involved members of a global community.